Navigating the Web of Disinformation

Professor Mariann (Maz) Hardey is Distinguished Professor of Business and Computing, Durham University Business School, Advanced Research Computing (ARC), Durham University, UK. What does it mean to be human in an age of algorithms? This is the central question driving Professor Hardey’s work. Inspired by H.G. Wells's visions of a future shaped by innovation, she is dedicated to ensuring that this future is inclusive, equitable, and universally accessible. Her work seeks to empower individuals and communities through technology.Dr Wasim Ahmed is Senior Lecturer in Marketing at Hull University Business School. What does it mean to build resilience in a world shaped by digital manipulation? This is the central question driving the work of Dr Ahmed. He is a leading expert in social network analysis (SNA), data visualisation, and digital disinformation. His research uncovers the mechanisms by which false narratives around public health propagate and shape public discourse. Dr Ahmed’s work has attracted widespread citation and recognition, particularly for its use of SNA.

• Introduction - The Distorted Reality We Live InChapter 1. Disinformation and Social NetworksChapter 2. Social Network Analysis (SNA) for DisinformationChapter 3. Seeders and AmplifiersChapter 4. Disinformation Campaigns and the Potential of SNAChapter 5. Countering DisinformationChapter 6. Social Network Analysis as a Diagnostic Tool for the Identification of AI-Driven DisinformationChapter 7. The Machinery of PoliticsChapter 8. The Impact of Disinformation on Public HealthChapter 9. The Future of DisinformationConclusion

An absolute pleasure to read, each chapter is timely, insightful, and brimming with scholarship. A valuable contribution for anyone seeking depth and relevance in this field.