Summary
It is often said that truth is the first casualty in any war. Propaganda, disinformation and outright lies have always been dependable tactics to win hearts and minds. But in a world more connected than ever by technology, it is more possible for anyone to root out information. It’s called open source intelligence, and as Miles O’Brien reports, some are using it to lift the fog of war in Ukraine.Five Facts
- What is open source information?
- Who are some of the people trying to challenge misinformation who are highlighted in this piece?
- When and Where does Justin Penden conduct his open source intelligence work?
- How are some of those people using open source information to combat misinformation?
- Why do they think using open source information is so important?
Focus Questions
What do you think are the advantages and drawbacks of having citizens trying to debunk misinformation about war online? Media literacy: Do you know how to spot misinformation online? What tools or techniques do you use?For More
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