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Why do natural disasters in Japan lead to an increase in misinformation ⁉️
Our new 8-part series explores how East Asia is tackling disinformation and hate speech.
Given its unique geographical condition, Japan frequently experiences natural disasters - can you imagine what happens when you couple them with rumours and misinformation? In this episode, we dive into the action taken by people on a mission to debunk online rumours.
🎥Watch Episode 3 to find out how rumours spread during disasters! Not sure about the technical terms used in this video? Have a look at the glossary!
Glossary
Natural disasters
Severe and extreme weather events or geological occurrences, such as hurricanes, earthquakes, and floods, that cause significant damage and disruption.
Disinformation
False information spread deliberately to deceive others.
Information vacuums
Situations where there is a lack of reliable information, which can lead to the spread of rumours or falsehoods.
Newsworthy
Worthy of being reported as news due to its relevance, importance, or impact.
Deep fake
Media (usually video or audio) that has been manipulated using artificial intelligence to make it appear as though someone said or did something they did not.
Debunking
The process of disproving or exposing the falsehoods of a claim or belief.
Paywall
A system that prevents access to certain online content unless a subscription or payment is made.
API
Application Programming Interface; a set of rules and tools that allows different software applications to communicate with each other.
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Story: Kaori Kohyama
Illustration: Yukari Mishima
Script: Awe Studio
Animation: Awe Studio x Jorge Ramos
Music: Youjin Jeon
Production: Awe Studio
Post-production: Awe Studio x Jorge Ramos
Editorship & Translation: bpb & Goethe-Institut
Scientific Advice: John W. Cheng, Tsuda University / Jeanette Hofmann, Berlin Social Science Center
Produktion: 11.2024
hrsg. von: bpb & Goethe-Institut
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