Fake news as an indispensable part of media discourse

Abstract

False news and rumors have grown frequent in today's world. The dissemination of such information has only been helped and hastened by the media and modern information and communication technology, with far-reaching repercussions. Traditional media is losing its audience's confidence, and more and more people are getting their news from their peers through social media. Not only has social media altered the way news is distributed, but it has also called into question long-held views about what news should look like. One thing is certain: this situation cannot be sustained; a new paradigm must be developed to restore trust in the media and the information they provide.

Keywords

• media
• fake news
• communication
• post truth