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Anyone noticed the rise in polarisation in society?
Seen the recent spate of mass killers crediting online extremist material as their inspiration?
Heard people repeating anti-vaccine nonsense encouraging parents not to immunise their children?
How can we combat it?
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Seen the recent spate of mass killers crediting online extremist material as their inspiration?
Heard people repeating anti-vaccine nonsense encouraging parents not to immunise their children?
How can we combat it?
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The internet is a powerful tool. Unfortunately, gone are the days where it’s main appeal was sharing cat videos. It’s now used to spread hate & misinformation, & where traditional publishers are subject to regulation & laws, large sections of the internet are like the Wild West.
Particularly Facebook. Secret Facebook groups exist with tens of thousands of members, invisible to all but those invited in, where sexism, racism, criminality & literally life threatening fake news (eg bleach enemas to ‘cure’ children’s autism) are spread & shared like wildfire.
