MISINFORMATION

Misinformation

Misinformation is false or inaccurate information that is spread unintentionally. It is distinguished from disinformation which is intended to mislead. When comparing misinformation to disinformation, Jurgen Habermas says that the motives play an active role in the effect the information has. Misinformation may have a less devastating effect in that readers can criticize what they have read and evaluate it as truth or fiction. Authors will also have to give reasoning for their beliefs and support their statements with facts.

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misinformation

Noun

  1. Information that is incorrect.


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