J) Misinformation: facts vs. feelings - Tactical Tech

This workshop explores the world of persuasive design and design tricks, which are design decisions on websites, apps, and in advertisements that provoke people emotionally and persuade visitors to click, share, and buy. We become aware of physical and emotional responses to stressful stimuli and the deceptive designs of tech which are rooted in basic psychology. We will define what is meant by ‘misinformation’ and ‘disinformation’ and explore how the world of information is slippery and complicated. Participants learn fundamental investigation skills to help them to verify information and become more information savvy.

Facilitated by: Tactical Tech

Tactical Tech is an international NGO that for over 20 years, has engaged with citizens and civil-society organisations to explore and mitigate the impacts of technology on society. Tactical Tech has co-created bold and forward-looking experiences, interventions and educational offerings that invite people to reflect critically on how technology impacts our lives and the world we live in. How do digital technologies impact the way we get informed and make decisions? How can we as a society face the 'side-effects' of an increasingly tech and data-driven world?
https://tacticaltech.org/