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“America is experiencing ‘truth decay’ at an alarming rate, experts warn.”
Josh Introne, assistant professor in the School of Information Studies, was interviewed by Yahoo News for the story “America is experiencing ‘truth decay’ at an alarming rate, experts warn.” “Truth decay” is characterized by the “diminishing role of facts and…
“YouTube cracks down on QAnon conspiracy theory videos, citing real-world violence”
Whitney Phillips, assistant professor of communication and rhetorical studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was interviewed by CBS News for the story “YouTube cracks down on QAnon conspiracy theory videos, citing real-world violence.” Phillips, an expert on…
“The Expansive Power of the Internet Meme”
Rebecca Ortiz, assistant professor of advertising in the Newhouse School, was interviewed by Shondaland.com for the article “The Expansive Power of the Internet Meme.” Oritz, who studies entertainment media effects, says that memes are created by individuals to express themselves…
“Facebook, Twitter will have their hands full with misinformation during election week.”
Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was interviewed by CNET for the article “Facebook, Twitter will have their hands full with misinformation during election week.” Grygiel, a social media expert, comments on how Twitter’s handling of…
“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…
“Trump’s video prompts green screen speculation, online skepticism.”
Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was quoted in The Washington Post story “Trump’s video prompts green screen speculation, online skepticism.” A video that President Trump posted to Twitter caused many to think it was shot…
“The Joke’s On Us.”
Whitney Phillips, assistant professor of communication and rhetorical studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was interviewed for The Atlantic story “The Joke’s On Us.” The article focuses on the ethics of “meme culture” or “internet culture,” a…
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,…
“Twitter’s get-out-the-vote campaign push will be in your face Tuesday.”
Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was quoted by USA Today for the story “Twitter’s get-out-the-vote campaign push will be in your face Tuesday.” The get-out-the-vote campaign comes as a push from Twitter, along with other…
“Facebook election turnout: Company says it has already registered 2.5 million Americans to vote.”
Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor communications in the Newhouse School, was quoted in the USA Today story “Facebook election turnout: Company says it has already registered 2.5 million Americans to vote.” While the numbers may sound great, Grygiel, who studies social…