Daily Archives: November 17, 2025

A Spotlight on Rumors: Illuminating How Influence and Improvisation Shape Online Conversations

Thanks to Mary M. UW Professor Kate Starbird discussed her work in understanding online rumors, misinformation and disinformation. Rumors are an inherent human reaction to crisis events like natural disasters or political upheaval because they help us make sense of … Continue reading

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November

Thanks to Frank C. who notes: “While the original poem by Thomas Hood is longer, this abbreviated version pretty well sums up my feeling as I look out my window.” byThomas Hood No sun — no moon!No morn — no noon —No … Continue reading

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