All Posts in #disinformation
“Q and the ABCs of spreading conspiracy theories.”
Whitney Phillips, assistant professor of communication and rhetorical studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was interviewed by CBS Sunday Morning for the story “Q and the ABCs of spreading conspiracy theories.” Phillips, an expert in disinformation, explains…
“How the truth was murdered”
Whitney Phillips, assistant professor of communication and rhetorical studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was quoted in the MIT Technology Review story “How the truth was murdered.” Phillips, an expert on political communications and misinformation, comments on…
Whitney Phillips writes “We Need to Talk About Talking About QAnon.”
Whitney Phillips, assistant professor in the Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, wrote an op-ed for Wired titled “We Need to Talk About Talking About QAnon.” Phillips, an expert on social media,…
“Know the Real Facts Before You Vote: How Social Media Can Spread Disinformation”
Whitney Phillips, assistant professor in the Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was interviewed on the Soledad O’Brien show “Matter of Fact“. The episode, “Know the Real Facts Before You Vote: How…
“Trump campaign pushes bogus conspiracy theories and misinformation as Joe Biden leads in the polls.”
Whitney Phillips, assistant professor in the Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was interviewed for the Salon article “Trump campaign pushes bogus conspiracy theories and misinformation as Joe Biden leads in the…
“Trump and allies ratchet up disinformation efforts in late stage of campaign.”
Whitney Phillips, assistant professor in the Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was interviewed for The Washington Post Story “Trump and allies ratchet up disinformation efforts in late stage of campaign.” Phillips,…
“The Birth of QAmom.”
Whitney Phillips, assistant professor in the Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was interviewed for the Rolling Stone article “The Birth of QAmom.” Phillips, who is an expert on disinformation and digital…
“Contagious Conspiracies in the Age of COVID”
Whitney Phillips, an assistant professor in the Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was featured in Cornell University’s Alliance for Science livestream conversation on “Contagious Conspiracies in the Age of COVID.” The…
“Twitch Suspends Trump’s Channel for ‘Hateful Conduct’.”
Whitney Phillips, an assistant professor in the Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was quoted in the New York Times story “Twitch Suspends Trump’s Channel for ‘Hateful Conduct’.” Twitch, a livestreaming platform…
“How the Coronavirus Spread QAnon”
Whitney Phillips, an assistant professor in the Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was quoted in the Mother Jones story “How the Coronavirus Spread QAnon.” Professor Phillips, who specializes in disinformation, explains…