Fabiana Zollo

Fabiana Zollo is Assistant Professor in the Dept. of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics and Research Fellow in the Center for the Humanities & Social Change at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice. Her background is in Computer Science, and her research investigates information spreading on online social media, with a special focus on the evolution of collective narratives and the dynamics of polarization. We talked to her about echo chambers and information spreading on online social media.

What does it mean to study the spreading of mis/information and pseudo-science on social media?

What does it mean to study the spreading of mis/information and pseudo-science on social media?

What is an echo chamber?

How do echo chambers impact the spread of mis/information and pseudo science?

Is it possible to unlock echo chambers?

How is misinformation spreading?

How can we convince others to leave their echo chambers? 

Why do people trust and believe in misinformation?

Are some people more prone to believe in conspiracy theories?

How do conspiracy theories evolve?

Who are the people who believe in conspiracy theories?

What do you mean by selective exposure?

The interview was conducted on 26. November 2020.

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