
The DSR Network FTS: Vatnik Soup: A Conversation with Pekka Kallioniemi
Aug 25, 2024
Pekka Kallioniemi, a postdoctoral researcher in human-computer interaction at Tampere University and creator of the Vatnik Soup Twitter series, discusses the rise of pro-Russian disinformation. He unpacks the impact of social media algorithms that amplify polarization and examines the term 'vatnik' and its implications in political discourse. Pekka highlights the intricate networks of misinformation linked to Russian narratives and contrasts media integrity between Finland and the polarized U.S. landscape. A fascinating exploration of the complex digital battlefield!
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Intro
00:00 • 4min
Unpacking Online Polarization
03:41 • 17min
Unpacking 'Vatnik': Social Media and Political Labels
20:59 • 3min
Exploring Language and Propaganda in Russian Influence
24:13 • 2min
Unraveling Misinformation and Geopolitical Narratives
26:29 • 17min
Disinformation and Media Dynamics
43:01 • 5min
