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Disinformation: History, Drivers, and Countermeasures

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NBNicola BrunoUniversity of Modena and Reggio Emilia SMStefano MoriggiUniversity of Modena and Reggio Emilia

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Analysis identifies disinformation and misinformation as significant societal threats, suggesting key interventions to combat fake news and propaganda.

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Disinformation threatens society by manipulating truth and spreading confusion, impacting public perception and behavior.
A conceptual review reveals interconnected dimensions of disinformation, misinformation, and their societal implications.
Analysis of diffusion mechanisms highlights how misinformation spreads rapidly through digital communication channels.
Interventions aimed at curbing disinformation may include education, policy changes, and tools that enhance information literacy.

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Bruno et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69401b372d562116f28f7ead https://doi.org/10.3390/encyclopedia5040211

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Analysis identifies disinformation and misinformation as significant societal threats, suggesting key interventions to combat fake news and propaganda.

Disinformation: History, Drivers, and Countermeasures

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