Rumor Management and the Digital Age

Q: How can we tell whether the information available through media is false or incorrect?

A: By Questioning the source of the fact and look for any information that might help realize the accuracy of the information given.

During MDLAB 2014, Mustafa Haid discussed how can we verify information whether received through traditional or new media. Haid also mentioned the risks of issuing false information putting someone’s life at risk. The lecture included an explanation of several techniques to make sure the information is correct, such as the use of some digital tools that can be found online.

Mustafa Haid, the Director of Dawlaty Foundation, a Syrian nonprofit organization.

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