Information Disorder Algorithms and Society

This book focuses on the recent rise of 'infodemics' as forms of disinformation, misinformation and malinformation saturate contemporary media platforms, shaping public opinion to advance agendas.

About the author

Michael Filimowicz is Senior Lecturer in the School of Interactive Arts and Technology (SIAT) at Simon Fraser University. He has a background in computer-mediated communications, audiovisual production, new media art and creative writing. His research develops new multimodal display technologies and forms, exploring novel form factors across different application contexts including gaming, immersive exhibitions and simulations.

Summary

This book focuses on the recent rise of ‘infodemics’ as forms of disinformation, misinformation and malinformation saturate contemporary media platforms, shaping public opinion to advance agendas.

Product details

• Authors: Michael (Simon Fraser University Filimowicz
• Assisted by: Filimowicz Michael (Editor), Michael Filimowicz (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Content: Book
• Product form: Paperback / Softback
• Publication date: 09.10.2024
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > History; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories
• EAN: 9781032290782
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3229078-2
• Pages: 88
• Series: Algorithms and Society
• Subjects: History, Media Studies, Sociology, Cultural Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, computer science, Press & journalism, Political structure & processes, Humanities, News media and journalism, Ethical & social aspects of IT, Legal aspects of IT, Political structure and processes, Internet Guides & Online Services, Internet guides and online services, Digital and information technologies: Legal aspects, Digital epistemology, media manipulation research, cognitive bias detection, algorithmic influence on public opinion, semiotic analysis methods, online narrative analysis