Seeking Truth: Misinformation
Spring 2025: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 am - 10:15 am
Walton Center for Planetary Health, Room 409 (Session C)
What are the general central challenges encountered in the fight against misinformation, and how do these issues intersect with the specific dynamics of misinformation within Arizona?
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What are the short- and long-term consequences of misinformation, on both global and local levels?
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What are strategies that have proven effective globally in mitigating the impacts of misinformation, and what are potential approaches that could be tailored for local implementation in Arizona?
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How can students and citizens be empowered to recognize and combat misinformation in their communities?
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How can we create an information and public debate ecosystem that values and promotes truth and weeds out intentional and negligent misinformation?
Why is misinformation a problem and what are the factors that exacerbate it in Arizona?
From ancient to modern times, false narratives persist, though today they are amplified by the digital era and its numerous tools (ex. AI) and platforms (ex. TikTok). This surge has profound global to local repercussions, impacting media, politics, science, and economics while eroding trust in institutions, between communities, and affecting individual behaviors. Through interactive sessions, we will contextualize misinformation, analyze challenges including those unique to AZ, examine short- and long-term consequences, explore mitigation strategies, and discuss ways to create a truthful information ecosystem. Through hands-on activities, discussions, and collaborative projects, participants will gain practical insights and tools to combat misinformation effectively.
Collaborations
- Collaborators TBA
Impact Outcomes
Students will share their findings with the general public in a format of their choosing. Check this page at the end of the semester for updates!
Misinformation in the News
At the Humanities Lab, we strive to ensure our Labs are relevant and current. Here are some recent articles about [Lab Challenge] in today’s news!
Debunking misinformation failed. Welcome to 'pre-bunking'
How Arizona is preparing for AI-powered election misinformation
Enrollment Information
Spring 2025: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 am - 10:15 am |
WCPH 409, Session C |
| Humanities Lab | HUL 494, 598 |
| The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | COM 494 |
| Law, Science and Technology | LST 494 |
| Master of Legal Studies | MLS 598 |
| College of Integrative Sciences and Arts | ISS 598 |
