This is an interesting stock take of the disinformation research field co-founder of the University of Washington Center Kate Starbird, including this line:
In recent years, scholars have converged around the study of online falsehoods, including accidental misinformation and intentional disinformation, forming a new academic field. This multidisciplinary field brings together researchers from computer and information science, sociology, psychology, cybersecurity, and more. It relies on scientific methodologies and produces peer-reviewed scholarship. In nonacademic terms, we study the spread of misleading information and its impacts on individuals, public discourse, and society.
From Lawfare: https://www.lawfaremedia.org/article/a-battle-for-better-information
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