Thread by @Teri_Kanefield

It's not a coincidence that the same people who spread disinformation are not interested in funding public schools.

While doing research for my book on disinformation, I learned about Kari Kivinen, a headteacher in Finland, who explained how Finland combats disinformation.

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theguardian.com/world/2020/jan…)

In math, they teach students how easy it is to lie with statistics.

In art, students learn how an image’s meaning can be manipulated.

In history, they analyze notable propaganda campaigns.

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Language teachers show how words can be used to confuse, mislead, and deceive.

In primary schools, they use fairytales.

"Take the wily fox who always cheats other animals with his sly words. That’s not a bad metaphor for a certain kind of politician, is it?"

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In the U.S. we have people suggesting less education for those in important positions, rather than more.

Also, the Republican anti-intellectual don't listen to "elites" is another way of making sure disinformation can be spread.
npr.org/2021/03/15/972…
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Should have added that Finland (declared independence from Russia in 1917) knows a thing or two about Russian disinformation tactics.



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I expanded this and did it as a video. If you're curious about the content but prefer to read, I'll attach a link to the transcript in the next tweet.

Here is a transcript: terikanefield-blog.com/youtube/#14