Klara Širovnik
klarasirovnik.bsky.social
Klara Širovnik
@klarasirovnik.bsky.social
Journalism, data analysis, fact-checking.
Reposted by Klara Širovnik
Props to @klarasirovnik.bsky.social for this thought-provoking and wide-ranging analysis of how satire and parody can become misinformation on social media: www.logicallyfacts.com/en/analysis/...
In on the joke: satire and misinformation on social media
In the fast-moving world of social media, the context of satire and parody can easily be lost, leading to misinterpretation.
www.logicallyfacts.com
December 3, 2024 at 5:07 PM
"In America, we can stand on a platform and say that Joe Biden is an idiot, and there will be no repercussions," says an American. A Russian replies, "In Russia, we can also stand on a platform and say that Joe Biden is an idiot, with no repercussions."
December 4, 2024 at 11:44 AM
Reposted by Klara Širovnik
Sometimes when you see the full context behind something, things seem considerably less scary. So here's Sweden's reaction to the idea that a new booklet is them preparing for World War III (spoiler: they're not).
November 22, 2024 at 11:58 AM