Educating his journalism students on the importance of understanding the broader context and the origins of the content they analyze, Walid Al-Saqaf, an associate professor in journalism at Södertörn University in Sweden, emphasizes the significance of discerning the medium's intent before diving into fact-checking.
Recognizing biases, manipulation techniques, and the psychological aspects behind belief systems, help journalists to get a nuanced understanding of audiences' cultural and contextual backgrounds. The role of dialogue, collaboration, and empathy in effectively challenging and dismantling the pervasive spread of misinformation and disinformation in today's digital landscape is vital.
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00:00 Intro
00:00 Intro: Look at who is spreading disinformation!
01:28 How do we deal with the challenge of AI?
02:11 Confirmation biases: What can we do?
03:27 What is your most important insight working on disinformation?
This video is part of Tackling Disinformation: A Learning Guide produced by DW Akademie.
The Learning Guide includes explainers, videos and articles aimed at helping those already working in the field or directly impacted by the issues, such as media professionals, civil society actors, DW Akademie partners and experts.
It offers insights for evaluating media development activities and rethinking approaches to disinformation, alongside practical solutions and expert advice, with a focus on the Global South and Eastern Europe.
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