Fake news and misinformation are, sadly, becoming more and more of a problem for society. Dr Philip Fine will give an overview of what fake news is, why people tend to believe and share it, and what, if anything, we can do about it.
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8 April 2026 - 13:30 to 14:30The theme of the Taster Session is: FAKE NEWS: Why do people fall for it?
Fake news and misinformation are, sadly, becoming more and more of a problem for society. Dr Philip Fine will give an overview of what fake news is, why people tend to believe and share it, and what, if anything, we can do about it.
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