Shows
The OII Podcast (Oxford Internet Institute)Why social media is the new frontier for misinformation, and what we can do about it: Professor Mohsen Mosleh and Cameron MartelThe link between misinformation and polarisation on social media, what's being done to combat misinformation and disinformation, the role of social media platforms and regulators, and where the research gaps are. In the sixth episode of the OII Podcast, our experts discuss topics such as:
* The real world impacts that arise when people increasingly identify with their political tribes online
* What role governments are playing in combating misinformation, and what more should be done to tackle this problem at a policy level
* What the future holds for misinformation on social media, in the wake of generative AI, deepfakes and ever-evolving...2025-03-1225 minThe OII Podcast (Oxford Internet Institute)Why social media is the new frontier for misinformation, and what we can do about it: Professor Mohsen Mosleh and Cameron MartelThe link between misinformation and polarisation on social media, what's being done to combat misinformation and disinformation, the role of social media platforms and regulators, and where the research gaps are. In the sixth episode of the OII Podcast, our experts discuss topics such as:
* The real world impacts that arise when people increasingly identify with their political tribes online
* What role governments are playing in combating misinformation, and what more should be done to tackle this problem at a policy level
* What the future holds for misinformation on social media, in the wake of generative AI, deepfakes and ever-evolving...2025-02-2825 min
Through ConversationsThe Pervasive Nature of Misinformation - Mohsen MoslehIn this episode, Moshen Mosleh delves into the intricate processes related to misinformation, exploring the alarming rise of this trend and the underlying reasons why people share misinformation.2024-06-2432 min
Current Directions in Psychological Science PodcastField Experiments on Social MediaStudying online behavior can further understanding of misinformation and political psychology. Mosleh and colleagues discuseds the strengths, weaknesses, and ethical constraints of two approaches to studying online behavior: hybrid lab-field experiments and field experiments. In hybrid lab-field studies, researchers can control and randomize participants’ exposure to social-media content in the lab and then, in the field, survey participants’ attitudes and beliefs as well as observe their online behavior. In field experiments, researchers can use the online environment to manipulate social media exposure (e.g., via private messages or public posts) without disclosing their research and then observe the effects of t...2022-10-2618 min
Exeter ExpertiseSocial media disinformationMohsen Mosleh discusses his research on social media disinformation and the challenges it presents for individuals and organisations.Keep up-to-date with the latest articles from Exeter Expertise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-05-2310 min
First Watch PodcastUnderstanding Why People Share Fake News on Social MediaWe talk with Dr. Mohsen Mosleh of MIT's Sloan School of Management, about research he's conducted with Dr. David Rand and Dr. Gordon Pennycook into the psychology of why people share fake news on social media — even if they know it's fake! The findings from the study challenge preconceived notions, and we talk about design mechanisms that have been shown to help mitigate the spread of fake news.2021-01-2638 min