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Media Manipulation and Disinformation

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In this episode, Stevie Zhang from First Draft News tackles the terrain of media manipulation - including how to spot fake news and verify dubious material. They also explain why diaspora communities are more vulnerable to misinformation.*First Draft News has now moved to Information Futures Lab*Further ReadingThe unproven lab leak theory, Wuhan lab and virus origin: Reporting best practicesIt’s crucial to understand how misinformation flows through diaspora communitiesMusic Liyah Knight — Play It CoolLauryn Hill — Lost OnesLauryn Hill — Doo Wop (That Thing)

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