Propaganda to Social Media: Misinformation in a Time of Crisis

Social media disinformation, misinformation and online hoaxes are key weapons of the 21st century. But how much of this is new, given that populations throughout history have been susceptible to rumours and misinformation in times of crisis? For example, under Stalin, an entire cottage industry for the manipulation of images was used to a spread disinformation throughout the Soviet Union. Author and broadcaster Nina Schick delves into this topic. Got questions for Nina? Join our live talk: