Misinformation and Online Regulation

Information intentionally designed to mislead or deceive people, often spread through social media and online platforms.

False or inaccurate information that is spread unintentionally, often due to mistakes or misunderstandings.

Websites and tools dedicated to verifying the accuracy and reliability of information, helping users identify and avoid misinformation.

The spread of emotions, especially negative ones, through online networks, often amplified by social media algorithms.

Advertising tailored to individual users based on their online behavior, demographics, and interests.

The use of social media platforms to influence political opinions and elections through the spread of propaganda, targeted advertising, and misinformation.

The suppression of free speech and information control by governments through censorship, propaganda, and internet surveillance.

The process of transitioning from authoritarian to democratic governance, often involving reforms to establish freedom of speech, press, and internet access.

The intentional online harassment and bullying of others.

Information that is intentionally false or misleading, spread through various media to deceive people.

A theory or explanation that is not supported by evidence, often explaining events or phenomena in ways that differ greatly from established scientific or historical knowledge.

The impact of past events, such as colonialism and residential schools, on Indigenous communities that has been passed down through generations.

A report that emphasizes the unique historical and social context of Indigenous people in Canada, especially when dealing with the justice system. It requires courts to consider this context when sentencing Indigenous offenders.

The process of deliberately erasing or suppressing the cultural practices, languages, and beliefs of Indigenous peoples by imposing another culture on them.

Providing financial aid from one country or organization to another, usually with the aim of supporting development and addressing poverty.

Foreign aid given through international organizations like the United Nations.

Foreign aid given directly from one country to another, giving the donor country more control over how the aid is used.

A global agreement between countries to limit greenhouse gas emissions and prevent dangerous climate change.

A tax on carbon emissions, usually imposed on fossil fuels like gasoline and natural gas.

A set of tools and techniques used to predict and analyze people's personality traits, attitudes, and behavior based on data collected online.

The process of examining a piece of news or information to determine its authenticity and reliability.

The ability to control one's own affairs and make decisions about one's own life, particularly for Indigenous communities, referring to control over land and resources.

The process of restoring and revitalizing lost cultural practices, languages, and traditions.

Misinformation is false or inaccurate information that is spread unintentionally, often due to mistakes or misunderstandings. It's like a game of telephone where the message gets distorted with each retelling.

Disinformation is information that is intentionally designed to mislead or deceive people, often spread through social media and online platforms. It's like a carefully crafted lie meant to manipulate.

Emotional contagion theory states that our emotions can be easily influenced by the emotions of those around us, especially online. Like a contagious disease, happiness or sadness can spread through social media.

Targeted ads are advertisements that are tailored to individual users based on their online behavior, demographics, and interests. It's like a personalized shopping experience, but for ads.

Political manipulation using social media involves using online platforms to influence political opinions and elections by spreading misinformation and using targeted ads. It's a way to sway public opinion through digital persuasion.

Political control of media refers to governments limiting free speech and controlling information through censorship, propaganda, and internet surveillance. It's like a government holding the keys to the information kingdom.

Democratization is the process of transitioning from authoritarian to democratic governance, often involving reforms to establish freedom of speech, press, and internet access. It's a journey towards a more open and inclusive society.

The Tank Man incident, where an individual stood bravely against a column of tanks in Tiananmen Square, is a symbol of individual courage and protest against government oppression. It was a powerful event that inspired millions.

It aims to reduce bias in sentencing Indigenous offenders by considering their unique historical context, trauma, and social issues.

It's a tax placed on carbon emissions, often on fossil fuels like gasoline and natural gas, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

It is an agreement between countries to limit greenhouse gas emissions and avoid dangerous climate change. Each country sets its own goals to achieve a shared goal.

This type of aid is given directly from one country to another, allowing the donor country greater control over how the aid is used.

This type of aid is given through international organizations like the United Nations, where countries contribute to a shared fund.

This refers to the process of deliberately erasing or suppressing the cultural practices, languages, and beliefs of Indigenous Peoples by imposing another culture on them.

It refers to the negative impact of past events on Indigenous communities, like colonialism and residential schools, that has been passed down through generations.

It is the ability of Indigenous communities to control their own land, resources, and affairs.

This refers to the process of restoring and revitalizing lost cultural practices, languages, and traditions.

It aims to predict and analyze people's personality traits, attitudes, and behaviour using data collected online.

It's the process of examining news or information to determine its authenticity and reliability.

It refers to the rising temperatures in bodies of water due to climate change, impacting marine life and ecosystems.