America’s epistemic challenges run deeper than social media.| asteriskmag.com
The bigger problem isn't disinformation. It's degraded democratic publics| www.programmablemutter.com
Misinformation research aims to transcend politics in favour of objective scientific analysis. The broader its definition of the term “misinformation”, the less realistic that ambition is.| www.conspicuouscognition.com
It’s not just a phase.| The Atlantic
Increasingly, Republicans and Democrats view not just the opposing party but also the people in that party in a negative light. Growing shares in each party now describe those in the other party as more closed-minded, dishonest, immoral and unintelligent than other Americans. Nearly half of younger adults say they "wish there were more parties to choose from."| Pew Research Center
Fake news, media bias, and the misinformation wars.| www.conspicuouscognition.com
In 2023, 43% of U.S. adults identified as independents, tying the record high from 2014. Meanwhile, Democratic identification fell to a new low of 27%.| Gallup.com