The information that I have chosen below falls into the category of Misinformation which is very high and common in the media. One can see after reading the article posted about how the coronavirus could be found in toilet paper, that there may be a mix of factual or partly false content. Sometimes the writer’s intentions are only to inform the readers without being aware the report is incorrect. But still, it is being published and shared with many which can cause discomfort and anxiety since the virus is extremely contagious and is transmitted through anything such as toilet paper. But finally, people took action and informed viewers that it was false information.
Many actions can be done to move away from the misinformation environment that we’ve been living in for a while now, for example, increase in a society critical media and digital literacy skills, journalists need to be aware and sure of what they are writing.
Also, there have to be some media practices within central media organizations and create strong social movements that would offer critiques to the higher and dominant society. Plus, try and formulate a diverse media ecology that includes subaltern media organizations and cultural productions.
People and especially journalist should focus on creating a safe environment that allows communities to share the right information with others.
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