‘Fake news’ or trust in authorities? The problems of uncertainty at a time of medical crisis
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DOI: 10.1386/jams_00049_1
Abstract: This article examines the complex boundaries between 'fake news', speculation, hypothesis, gossip and whistleblowing during the COVID-19 pandemic. It shows that apparently authoritative sources and experts gave information or policy recommendations that have turned out… read more here.
Keywords: trust authorities; authorities problems; news; authoritative sources ... See more keywords