As a communicator misinformation makes me mad, but as a consumer it’s just scary.
Truthfully, I don’t have anything to add to this article I just read. I think it’s relevant and well prepared. In it, the author lays out 5 strategies for combatting misinformation, disinformation and malinformation. But first, I wanted to share the definitions because as an election year heats up, it’s going to be just as important for us to be aware as constituents, as it is communicators.
Defining the terms
According to the PRSA special report, the terms misinformation, disinformation and malinformation are defined as:
Misinformation: The creation and distribution of false or inaccurate information by a poorly informed or misinformed party without the intent to cause damage.
Disinformation: The creation and spreading of purposefully inaccurate and false information with the intention to deceive and cause harm.
Malinformation: Malinformation, which may stem originally from truthful statements or accurate events, is information that is recontextualized or exaggerated to intentionally inflict harm.
https://www.prdaily.com/5-strategies-for-combatting-misinformation-disinformation-and-malinformation/?utm_source=RDH&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=RDH+(2024-06-10)&utm_content=article+title&utm_term=3&oly_enc_id=9918C5599389G3T