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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...
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Inside the Web of Hate: How Misogynistic Ideologies Thrive in Online Spaces

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Produced by @epowervmedia * FACT-CHECKED by @jorgebscomm ✅  Online platforms have become fertile ground for the spread of violent and misogynistic ideologies.   (📷:leonel-houssam) The internet’s promise of open discourse has been undermined by the proliferation of anti‑women spaces, where misogynistic and violent rhetoric thrives. From large social networks like X-Twitter and Facebook to niche forums (e.g., “incel” communities), users share dehumanising narratives that normalise aggression toward women and marginalised genders . These platforms often lack robust moderation, allowing hate speech to flourish unchecked . Studies reveal that sexist harassment is now one of the most pervasive forms of online abuse on Web 2.0, outpacing even racial or religious hate speech . This digital hate often spills into real‑world violence, as seen in assaults influenced by extremist misogynistic groups . 'Meet an Incel' ▶️58s Ideological Underpinnings ‘Involuntary celibates’ or “incels...
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