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"Misinformation is a significant threat to our society. It undermines public
discussion, erodes social cohesion, leads to bad policy and weakens democracy.
Misinformation on refugee and migrant issues is particularly pervasive –
especially in the lead up to elections, as bad-faith actors try to promote
fear, distrust and simplistic solutions.
And sometimes, misinformation is specifically targeted at migrant communities
themselves, sowing division in an effort to influence elections.
So, what’s the best way to counter misinformation about refugees and migrants?
And given the risk that publicly addressing lies and rumours can sometimes end
up spreading them, when is misinformation best ignored?
A new report by the Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law and the
Behavioural Insights Team (a behavioural science research company) uses science
to answer these questions.
Behavioural science explains why and how misinformation works. Understanding
some of that science can empower all of us to stop its spread."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
