Communication and Misinformation: Crisis Events in the Age of Social Media — Speed vs. Verification

Crisis in Perception · Jul 25, 2026 · 44m

During a crisis, information must move quickly. But the systems that make rapid communication possible can also allow emotionally compelling falsehoods to outrun verification.

Welcome to Crisis in Perception, where we examine the systems shaping our world.

Using Communication and Misinformation: Crisis Events in the Age of Social Media, edited by Kevin B. Wright, this Deep Dive investigates the social, psychological, technological, and institutional systems that shape misinformation during periods of uncertainty.

The collection presents social media as a dual-purpose infrastructure. Digital…