HLT 490 Topic 2 DQ 1

Change theory often centers on a communication model in which there is a sender who wishes to communicate a message to a receiver and some type of tool or medium by which to establish communication through an environment. However, the environment often contains barriers that disrupt the medium and distort the message. What steps will you need to take to minimize the disruptions and distortions of your message?

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Measures to minimize the disruptions and distortions of information

Introduction

The information age has brought with it many benefits, but also a number of downsides. One of the most troublesome is that, in many cases, misinformation can spread at lightning speed. We’re not talking about the kind of information that comes from hacking or theft (although those things are certainly still an issue). Rather, we mean deliberate and targeted attempts to spread disinformation—often through social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter—in order to influence public opinion in a way that favors certain individuals or companies. This sort of thing is happening all over the world today, and it’s having real-world consequences for everyone who uses any form of technology. Here are five ways you can help fight back against this threat:

First, a clarification: we’re not talking about protecting data from hackers and thieves.

• The first thing to understand is that we’re not talking about protecting data from hackers and thieves. This is an entirely different problem, one that’s been addressed by the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) in Europe, for example.

• Data breaches can happen through hacking, but also through negligence. Some companies will store personal information on their servers without encrypting it—and then they wonder why someone finds their way into their system!

• Data breaches can be criminal, but also accidental. If someone steals another person’s credit card number because he forgot his wallet at home, this is still considered a data breach even though there wasn’t any malicious intent involved.

Second, this is about protecting against the deliberate spread of misinformation.

The second aspect of this is about protecting against the deliberate spread of misinformation. Misinformation is not a mistake, it’s not just a difference of opinion and it’s not just an opinion that differs from yours. Misinformation can be deliberate or accidental—but if you see something on social media that you think is false or misleading, don’t assume that everyone agrees with you!

Misinformation is an information technology issue.

Misinformation is a problem of information technology. It’s not just the fact that misinformation exists, but how it gets spread around, who it affects and how many people are fooled by it.

• Data: The number one source of misinformation online comes from social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube where users post links to news articles or blog posts—and then those articles are shared with their friends in groups or on their timelines without any context about the author’s expertise or reputation. This means anyone can appear credible simply by posting something they read somewhere else without checking if it was accurate first!

• Algorithms: Algorithms—like Google News’ “Top Stories” algorithm—are designed to deliver relevant content based on keywords you type into search engines like Yahoo! Search (or Bing). But these algorithms can also be used for nefarious purposes: They’re capable of filtering out stories that aren’t positive enough for human readership needs; filtering out stories critical enough about certain topics deemed sensitive by advertisers (such as climate change); etc., creating an echo chamber effect where everyone agrees with each other while ignoring dissenting voices outside their own circle.”

Misinformation is a public health issue.

In the face of misinformation, you can take steps to reduce its impact. For example:

• If a public health issue such as obesity is at stake, then it’s important to know that many people believe that fast food causes cancer and heart disease. This misperception may be due in part to misleading information about the role of sugar in diet-related conditions like diabetes and heart disease—information that can serve as a distraction from more serious problems (like obesity). To counteract this misinformation, we need better communication between experts and the public on these issues.

• Another way we can mitigate damage caused by misinformation is by making sure our media literacy programs include training on how technology has changed our relationship with information over time; we also need better ways for people who see inaccurate statements online or elsewhere online (e.g., through social media) but don’t have access directly into their own communities where they might be able work together effectively without having access

Misinformation is a human rights issue.

Freedom of expression, freedom of the press, access to information and opinion are essential human rights. They are also fundamental freedoms that should be protected in any democratic society. But what happens when these freedoms become tools for manipulation?

In fact, misinformation is a human rights issue because it violates these same rights by limiting people’s ability to make informed decisions or create change in society. Misinformation can lead us down a path where our right to free speech or assembly becomes weaponized against us through false information spread through social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter. And this can happen without anyone realizing it until it’s too late!

Misinformation is an issue for independent media.

Independent media is a key player in the fight against misinformation, disinformation and fake news. The independent media is the only source of information that’s not controlled by the government or corporations. Independent journalists report on what they find and publish without fear of censorship or retribution. Their work has been essential to helping us understand how our political leaders abuse power and violate human rights around the world — as well as exposing wrongdoing by corporate giants like Google (Google) who profit off our data while refusing to protect it from misuse by other companies such as Equifax (Equifax).

Independent journalism also helps citizens hold governments accountable when they fail to take action on issues that matter most: climate change; healthcare reform; education reform; immigration reform…the list goes on!

Everyone who uses information technology has a responsibility in this fight

Everyone who uses information technology has a responsibility in this fight. This means that everyone who uses any kind of computer, mobile device or other technology must be aware of the dangers posed by data manipulation and ensure they do not contribute to it.

Everyone has a responsibility too: as citizens, we need to make sure our governments are doing all they can to protect us against deliberate manipulation; whether this involves laws or regulations on how data should be stored or transmitted; education programs for children at school (and later) which teach them about what information is important and how it can be used in positive ways; advocacy groups working together with businesses so that companies feel pressured into making changes when necessary.

Conclusion

Everyone who uses information technology has a responsibility in this fight. The stakes are high and the consequences could be devastating if we continue to ignore the reality of misinformation. If you want to help, here are some steps to take:

• Support independent media outlets and reporters who are working hard every day to keep up with the latest developments in technology, privacy and security.

• Understand that disinformation is not just about fake news: it’s also propaganda – propaganda that comes packaged as “truth” or “information” intended to manipulate us into doing something bad (like supporting war). And while there may be no easy solution here, one thing we do know for sure is that pretending like it doesn’t exist won’t make it go away either!

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