The challenge of identifying and avoiding false news stories and political influence operations masquerading as news sources continues to grow. Current deliberations increasingly focus on media and digital literacy education as means of better empowering news consumers. While this is certainly part of the solution, it is important to recognize how much more various “journalism adjacent” institutions could be doing to craft a news and information ecosystem in which legitimate news and information is better positioned relative to falsity and political influence operations.
Date: 19 June 2024
Time: 1.00pm – 2.30pm
Location: Lecture Theatre 200, Social Sciences Building (A02), Science Road, The University of Sydney NSW 2006