Causes and effects of misinformation

Abstract

Media play an irreplaceable social role in shaping public opinion. They have also always been considered the fourth power, given their ability to build the public agenda and influence the treatment of information. Citizens have the fundamental right to obtain truthful information; however, for some time now there has been a tendency towards information manipulation and a greater discrediting of the media. In this article we will try to explain some of the key aspects and propose some ideas so that the media can acquire greater social credibility.