How Disinformation Shapes Public Opinion and Policy

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This video provides an in-depth analysis of the distinction between disinformation and misinformation, using the familiar game of "Telephone" as an introductory analogy. It defines disinformation as the intentional spread of false information to manipulate public policy or gain profit, while misinformation is described as the unintentional sharing of false details. The narrator explores how the shift from traditional media "gatekeepers" to social media algorithms has deprofessionalized journalism, allowing foreign governments, private interests, and troll farms to exploit the information ecosystem.