Disinformation thrives on division in our cities
By Ika Trijsburg Published on August 29, 2024 In extraordinary times of rapid information production and sharing, distrust and disruption, disinformation is having an increasing impact on cities. And cities are on the front line of disinformation response strategies. Disinformation (which is the concerted fabrications that are deliberately misleading) and misinformation (the inaccurate information unintentionally held and/or shared) are nothing new in cities globally. While disinformation often spreads online, its outcomes are frequently seen on city streets.
