Let’s Play Some Games and Save the World
Mis- and disinformation about the U.S. electoral process has caused massive disruptions in voting behavior and reduced trust in American democracy. There have been a handful of attempts to combat the deleterious effects of misinformation on the public. Recent research suggests that online games, which teach players about strategies used by mis- and disinformation spreaders through a method called attitude inoculation, can help build resistance against manipulative news content.
