Waarheid (waarheden) voorbij factchecking: de ontkrachting van misinformatie levert haar eigen wetenschappelijke beloning op.

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Abstract

In the face of (mis)information overload, the sense or non-sense of fact-checking has become a topic of intense debate. In this essay, we argue that while fact-checks have not always lived up to the promise of reducing the circulation of (online) misinformation, the practice of fact-checking is inherently valuable from a scientific point of view: it raises our awareness of potentially harmful narratives and trends that might warrant further investigation, foregrounds the expectations and values underpinning the consumption of media and information, and opens up avenues towards more refined, grassroots methods for addressing information disorders.
Original languageDutch
Title of host publicationEen vraag naar waarheid
Editors Bauwens, Ginis, Meyer, Van Kerkhove, Verstrynge
PublisherVUB Press
Pages154-160
Number of pages7
Publication statusPublished - 23 May 2023

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