Media Explained: Misinformation

Name: Media Explained: Misinformation
Released: 2026-02-02T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Aimee Hourigan

TV Show · Educational

Dive into the world of misinformation with Dr Aimee Hourigan. Discover media's crucial societal role, develop skills to spot and counter false info, and learn to navigate today's complex information landscape.

2026 · 2m

Starring Aimee Hourigan

EPISODE 1

Media Environments

Information and media are essential for our everyday lives. But with so much content out there, especially online, how do we know what to trust? Having a critical mindset can help us make informed decisions.
EPISODE 2

Defining Misinformation

Have you ever come across something online that you thought was false or misleading? Learn the difference between misinformation and disinformation, how they are created and shared, and the impact they can have on society..
EPISODE 3

The Bias Dilemma

Our personal experiences have a big impact on how we make sense of media and information. Explore how our identities, emotions, biases and world views influence the way we create, engage with and use media and information.
EPISODE 4

Generative AI

Can you really trust anything online these days? Is everything just created by artificial intelligence? Dr Aimee describes how AI introduces new and complex challenges to the way we make, share receive and use content online.
EPISODE 5

ESCAPE Misinformation

Feeling overwhelmed by the challenge of misinformation? Dr Aimee outlines how the ESCAPE strategy can help use check if content is true and can be trusted.