Even if we could wave a magic wand and get rid of all the misinformation on social media, the forces that led to yesterday would not disappear. Misinformation is a tool wielded by those who desire to undermine democracy. It’s not the cause of that desire.
For more on this point, see this piece by @kreissdaniel and @shannimcg. Look, I think misinformation matters. It’s why I study it. But don’t let it distract you from the real villains in this story. slate.com/technology/202… 
@kreissdaniel @shannimcg These tweets brought to you by several reporters today asking me if yesterday proved the great harm that misinformation can do. It wasn’t misinformation that did this. It was Trump, and those who abetted him. Misinformation was just one of their many tools.
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