Disinformation is false information spread deliberately to deceive. This is a subset of misinformation, which also may unintentional. […] misinformation refers to inaccuracies that stem from error, disinformation is deliberate falsehood promulgated by design.
So, if disinformation is…deliberate falsehood promulgated by design…, maybe we should unpack and study the design of such information in order to be better prepared and aware to take action when we encounter such falsehood.
The digital age has heightened our vulnerability to falsehood, but recognizing such weaknesses can help guard against them