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Truth, Information & Synthetic Realities in Sri Lanka

Global Digital Futures

English - May 12, 2021 12:29 - 20 minutes - 47.6 MB - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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This week, we are speaking to Craig Ryder, a PhD researcher at SOAS, University of London on Truth, Information & Synthetic Realities in Sri Lanka. Craig is a digital anthropologist concerned with disinformation, social media and the nascent technology of synthetic media. Building on his journalism experience in Sri Lanka, Craig’s PhD research looks to not only understand the impact of fake news on democracy but how communities are mitigating its effect.


Host & Producer: Chipo Mapondera

Editor: Eliza Bacon

Sound Engineer: Fungai Nengare

Theme Music: Anna De Mutiis


Discover more about this interview on our website here.

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