2 | Misinformation or Disinformation in Media

 

   Media can easily be misconstrued here in recent times, especially considering the influx in users across all social media platforms. 

   There is nothing wrong with receiving your information from social media but it is best to fact check what you’re reading or listening to. 

    According to the American Psychological Association “Misinformation is false or inaccurate information—getting the facts wrong. Disinformation is false information which is deliberately intended to mislead—intentionally misstating the facts.

The spread of misinformation and disinformation has affected our ability to improve public health, address climate change, maintain a stable democracy, and more. By providing valuable insight into how and why we are likely to believe misinformation and disinformation, psychological science can inform how we protect ourselves against its ill effects.”

Police issue misinformation warning over girl’s weapons arrest. 

A video circulated online showing a 12 year old girl allegedly carrying offensive weapons. Influential figures like Elon musk and far-right activist Tommy Robinson shared or amplified the video, framing it as a migrant-related incident. However, police in Scotland clarified that the people involved were actually a bulgrian couple legally present and that the “migrant” narrative was false. They confirmed that no one was charged and urged the public to not spread misinformation. 

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Media can be misconstrued in many different ways. For personal use, or to attack someone differently. I’ve provided an example above that shows a version of misconstrued media to attack. It is best to fact check or background check, before you form your own opinions and share the information.