EOTO: Part #2
In group one's presentation they focused on awareness through media. While their presentation covered a lot of valuable information, the term that stuck out to me most was Disinformation. Disinformation is when someone knowingly spreads false information to harm a person, place, or company. This idea can not only ruin somebody's reputation, but it can also lead to rumors being spread around which can cause the downfall of a business.
Even though it can ruin a person or a business, the person spreading the information can also get in a lot of trouble for spreading this false information. For example, in the presentation, group one used an example of an America's Got Talent contestant who said he suffered through several severe injuries prior to the show in order to increase his chances of winning. However, it was later proven that he never experienced any of these injuries.
The consequences of this action are endless. Not only will you feel embarrassed when you are called out for this action, but people will never look at you the same. You will never be trusted again; and people will look at you as a liar. Disinformation is not only a wrong thing to do, but it can potentially have life changing effects for both sides of the action.
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