Events

Understanding Misinformation

Philosophy and History of Science and Technology, Events |


This workshop brings together philosophers and social students of science and technology to discuss what it means to be informed, and particularly the problems relating to misinformation in relation to scientific research and its use as evidence for decision-making. Is misinformation a matter of disseminating ‘fake news” and false facts? Can we tackle misinformation by fixing the knowledge that is available online? We argue that understanding misinformation as the propagation of falsities and lies is counter-productive and problematic, and trying to “fix” misinformation by “telling the truth” is not helping to solve this serious problem. Come discuss this thorny issue with us, and help pave the way to alternative solutions.

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Kontakt

Department of Science, Technology and Society (STS)
School of Social Sciences and Technology

Technische Universität München
Arcisstr. 21, 80333 München

Department Head:
Prof. Dr. Sebastian Pfotenhauer

Deputy Department Head:
Prof. Dr. Ruth Müller