Forbes October 30, 2022
Easy access to information and the internet has created a significant impact in society. From increasing overall cultural and news literacy to empowering people to stay connected, the rapid information age has certainly transformed how society communicates. However, with it, has come certain challenges—and the spread of misinformation is central among these challenges.
The fear of misinformation was expressly prevalent during the Covid-19 pandemic, when there was a global state of massive confusion and lack of understanding as to what the virus was, who could be affected, how to prevent infection, death, etc. Many non-medical professionals shared their opinions about the virus which challenged the opinions of trained medical professionals, causing not only chaos, but a sense of distrust in...