How disinformation works | 4: Confirming existing beliefs

Finding information that seems to confirm what we already believe in might be comforting. However, it could also be our blind spot.

Disinformation spreaders might use content aligned with the beliefs and values we already hold to manipulate us.

This video will help you to identify this widely-used manipulation technique and protect yourself against it.

[Byak.taichou]

The problem is lobbying. Its virtually impossible to create any platforms/social media company in the EU.
"In 2012, the "Kony 2012" campaign, created by the non-profit group Invisible Children, went viral. Its aim was to raise awareness about Kony’s actions and to mobilize people to pressure governments to arrest him. The campaign was widely successful on social media but also faced criticism. Some accused it of oversimplifying a complex issue, focusing more on the campaign's celebrity appeal than the actual conditions on the ground."

[dontwanttousemyrealnametol]

The nerdy audience likes both detail and a full understanding of a specific topic. Some of the talks from the chaos computer club gatherings help me to get a more nuanced understanding of EU politics and the process of policy making. There is way too little EU news illustrating those processes in my country on national television in my opinion.

[fabovondestory]

Problem is, people dont want to see disinformation as such, in the first place :/

[thomasswift]

well if anyone knows about disinformation and its use and how to use it its the EU

[enochthadamst]

and if you are just as much a part of this disinformation spreading, without having the ability to want to see it people who work at the european parliament?