The role of pseudo-cognitive authorities and self-deception in the dissemination of fake news
This paper draws together insights from a variety of fields (including philosophy, psychology, information studies, sociology, politics, and media studies) to synthesize insight into why fake news is created, disseminated, sustained and authorized so as to understand how and why it is successful and...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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De Gruyter
2019-10-01
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Series: | Open Information Science |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1515/opis-2019-0009 |