Disinformation can be seen as false information spread deliberately to deceive people. Social media is very popular, especially in the developing world, but its dangers are increasingly exposed with the ability of those with deep pockets to influence public opinion, including governments, is making an impact by manipulating the information available to people.  The extent to which misinformation is spread and its capacity to influence people is dangerous.

On November 20, 2018 New York Times published episode three of its opinion section operation Infektion titled “How disinformation is taking over the world”. It is a valuable look at how this type of disinformation is increasing in scope. Here is a good description written up for the event invite:

Governments from Pakistan to Mexico to Washington are woefully unequipped to combat disinformation warfare. Eastern European countries living in Russia’s shadow can teach us how to start fighting back, but only if our politicians decide to stop profiting from these tactics and fight them instead.

The video lasts for 17 minutes. Take a look: