What’s the difference between misinformation and disinformation? Where does it all come from? Why are we talking about it so much? What effect does it have on individuals and society? What can we do about it?

All of these questions (and more) are explored in a fascinating discussion between John Balfe (SETU), Steph Hanlon (Carlow College) and 9plus host Rob O’Connor (SETU).

LinkedIn profiles if you wish to follow up with any of the people:

• John Balfe https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-balfe-3b9b78a3/


• Steph Hanlon https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-hanlon-04a65435/


• Rob O’Connor https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertoconnorirl/

A number of sources/materials are referenced throughout the conversation, which you can find here.

Debunking Misconceptions About Refugee Men in Ireland: A Research-Based Approach by John Balfe https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/debunking-misconceptions-refugee-men-ireland-approach-john-balfe-l71tc

Responding to Roscrea - Addressing the Immigration Debate in Ireland: A Thorough Analysis by John Balfe https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/responding-roscrea-addressing-immigration-debate-ireland-john-balfe-omfae/

Weaponizing Violence Against Women: The Far-Right’s Use of Moral Panics and the Politics of Fear by Stephanie Hanlon https://rupture.ie/articles/weaponizing-violence-against-women-the-far-rights-use-of-moral-panics

Equitas. EDI in Practice in Higher Education Conference https://tus.ie/edi/practice-in-higher-education-conference/

Naomi Klein's Book 'Doppelgänger - a trip into the mirror world' - Link to Penguin publishers here - https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/453962/doppelganger-by-klein-naomi/9780241621301 It is also available as an audiobook to those who subscribe on Spotify.

Paulo Freire’s “Pedagogy of the Oppressed” - a good summary of the concepts is here on the UCC website https://praxisucc.ie/3299/

The book is also available here on Easons - https://www.easons.com/pedagogy-of-the-oppressed-paulo-freire-9780241301111

Douglas, K. M., & Sutton, R. M. (2018). Why conspiracy theories matter: A social psychological analysis. European Review of Social Psychology, 29(1), 256–298. https://doi.org/10.1080/10463283.2018.1537428

Jolley, D. and Douglas, K.M., 2014. The social consequences of conspiracism: Exposure to conspiracy theories decreases intentions to engage in politics and to reduce one's carbon footprint. British Journal of Psychology, 105(1), pp.35-56. https://bpspsychub.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/bjop.12018?casa_token=af96TGua2UYAAAAA%3ACN93eG8fgqxPf9w-cswY-WsAdX35Nx31Amy5nv-Ic5_cfhjUfyGgqWhCYb_EK56uSrD2auz26fWgsw0

Bogo, M., & Wayne, J. (2013). The Implicit Curriculum in Social Work Education: The Culture of Human Interchange. Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 33(1), 2–14. https://doi.org/10.1080/08841233.2012.746951

John Milton - As Satan famously declares in Paradise Lost: “Better to reign in Hell than serve in Heaven” (1.263). A link to the poem - https://poets.org/poem/paradise-lost-book-i-lines-221-270

Johnny Rotten's quote from Rise by 'Public Image Limited' - "Anger is an energy' lyric - https://youtu.be/Vq7JSic1DtM

Lynn Ruane speaking on the spent conviction reform in full context that was shortened on Tiktok - video in full context - https://youtu.be/H_GhyEvFXqM

Finally, when finding you groove in academia here is a good visual - "The Homer ass grove' - https://youtu.be/iSVMW3jZcg4?si=wUPdAafjBMoB1IWr