Disinformation thrives in our overwhelming “attention economy,” where human attention is the most valuable resource driving profit and political outcomes. Algorithms and sensationalism exploit our emotional responses, luring truth-seekers into false narratives. In a society where sound decision-making depends on access to accurate information, inattention poses a serious threat.
Join Indivisible and Julie Millican, VP of Media Matters for America, this Wednesday, April 9, at 6:30pm ET / 3:30pm PT for a conversation covering Media Matters’ recent study about who really dominates American media and how to protect truth in today’s media landscape.