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Beyond Fact-Checking: Prebunking and the Future of Digital Information Integrity

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Produced for @empowervmedia Edited & fact-checked by @jorgebscomm Prebunking misinformation before it spreads builds cognitive immunity.   (📷:empowervmedia) T he current global landscape is defined by a paradox of connectivity where the tools meant to unite humanity are frequently weaponised to fragment it. According to the 2025 Global Risks Report, misinformation and disinformation have emerged as the primary short-term threats to societal stability, surpassing even economic instability and environmental crises. This "infodemic" is not merely a technical glitch but a structural failure of the digital ecosystem, which was originally designed for engagement rather than accuracy. Structural challenges persist because the information environment was built to prioritise viral content, often allowing falsehoods to travel faster than verified facts. The consequences of this erosion are quantifiable across diverse sectors of public life. In the United States, trust in national...

A New Era of Connectivity: Decentralised Social Media Ecosystems

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By  @jorgebscomm for @empowervmedia FACT CHECKED ✅ A s concerns about data privacy, censorship, and monopolistic practices grow, decentralised social media ecosystems present a promising alternative. This article explores the concept of decentralised social media, its benefits, challenges, and potential impact on society. By understanding the principles and implications of decentralised platforms, we can envision a more democratic and secure digital future. Decentralised social media ecosystems present a promising solution to concerns about privacy, censorship, and monopolistic practices. (📷:  williambrackman ) The Shift Towards Decentralisation In an age where a few major corporations dominate the social media landscape , concerns about data privacy , content censorship , and monopolistic practices have become increasingly prominent. Decentralised social media ecosystems offer a compelling alternative, promising greater user control , privacy , and freedom of expression ....