The Seen and the Unseen - hosted by Amit Varma Ep 396: Mohammed Zubair and Pratik Sinha Are Fighting for Us
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Aug 26, 2024 
Mohammed Zubair and Pratik Sinha, dedicated fighters against misinformation, share their journey of activism and the personal costs they've faced. They discuss the evolution of misinformation in the digital age and the complexities of navigating truth amidst social media's challenges. The duo reflects on their organization, the impact of cultural narratives, and the necessity of community support in combating biases and hate speech. They emphasize hope, resilience, and the role of education in fostering critical awareness.
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Engineers Turned Investigative Builders
- Early misinformation used simple recycled media; the core problem was overlooked by political actors.
- Engineers can build tools but must combine journalism and activism to tackle systemic threats.
Prioritize High‑Harm Fact Checks
- Prioritize fact checks that could cause social harm, come from influential sources, or target individuals.
- Check viral spread across platforms and target the audience that encountered the misinformation.
Aim For Accountability, Not Viral Reach
- Alt News focuses on accountability and placing corrections where misinformation matters, not just chasing mass reach.
- Tagging and confronting producers directly helps amplify corrections into their audience.