Seeking Truth: Misinformation

What does mis/disinformation look like in low-to-no connectivity places - in the US and around the world?

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How and why does mis/disinformation spread in these areas?

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How does it affect people’s lives?

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What culturally or historically specific factors contribute to the spread of mis/disinformation?

Take a hands-on, team-based approach to addressing global challenges related to mis- and dis-information in places with low- or no-connectivity. Build skills in cross-cultural communication, empathy, media literacy, and community engagement to prepare for real-world intervention design. Each student team will develop its own project based on shared interests and research. Projects may involve collaborations with initiatives like ASU’s SolarSPELL, where teams create educational tools for communities with limited literacy, internet access, or tech skills. Other projects might focus on raising awareness or advocating for change among the public, policymakers, or tech companies.

Honors students will receive HON credit for this course. HUAD general studies credit. 

Collaborations

• Collaborators TBA

Misinformation in the News

At the Humanities Lab, we strive to ensure our Labs are relevant and current. Here are some recent articles about advent of misinformation in today’s news!

Scientific Journals Can’t Keep Up With Flood of Fake Papers

Arizona students learn how to identify misinformation

How Arizona is preparing for AI-powered election misinformation