This talk provides an overview of how social and technical aspects facilitate the spread of mis- and disinformation on social media. It also reviews some of the key political and economic motivations behind disinformation campaigns. Additionally, it discusses what are some of the key impacts of mis- and disinformation for individuals and society. Drawing from examples of science-related and climate disinformation, this talk presents specific cases that illustrate the causes and consequences of the spread of disinformation on social media.

Felipe Soares Senior Lecturer in Communications and Media Social Analytics at the London College of Communication (UAL)