Election Disinformation workshop
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Big Tech shapes what we see online. This is always political, but it becomes increasingly dangerous when it comes to content that might impact the way we vote in an election.
A misleading clip can be pushed into thousands of feeds, picked up by a large account and forwarded by someone you trust before anyone even checks where it came from originally. So, how do you decide what to do when it lands in your group chat?
In this 90-minute workshop, led by Lou Millar Machugh, we’ll explore how Big Tech platforms shape what voters see, reward outrage and amplify election disinformation. We’ll work through case studies, learn to spot common tactics and practice how to respond when a misleading claim reaches your community.
Open to anyone interested in the topic – no prior knowledge needed.
Refreshments provided!
In-person workshop in Islington, North London. Precise location shared upon signup.
Lou Millar-Machugh is a strategic interaction designer based in Glasgow. They do research and design with campaigns, independent tech, and new organisations, critically examining the assumptions about people and behaviour built into interfaces and incentives, and creating systems that challenge harmful patterns.