vineetha venugopal

Ex-techie | Social science researcher
Neurodivergent | Fanfiction addict
Jottings on topics close to my heart

Category: Confirmation Bias

  • Fake news and the power of confirmation bias

    Fake news and the power of confirmation bias

    Internet offers pathways of enhancing democratic participation, increased interconnectedness and access to knowledge and entertainment. However, uncritical use of digital platforms and uncritical consumption of digital content can impede achieving the very goals it promises. For example, Fake news is currently a serious threat to democracies worldwide. Collins dictionary defines ‘Fake news’ as ‘false, often…