This is a growing problem, not just online but in the halls of governments the world over. There were instances of “manipulation of public information in 12 countries in 2019 ahead of or during the 2020 elections,” as discovered by Democracy Reporting International.
With an election looming on the horizon in 2022 with a total of 469 seats in the U.S. Congress (34 Senate seats and all 435 House seats) are up for grabs and a presidential election in 2024, it’s important to be well informed, even when some are actively trying to lead you down a treacherous path. So, what is the difference between misinformation and disinformation? Firstly, neither should be confused with propaganda.
