Who and how do we trust in a post-truth crisis?
During a natural disaster or public emergency, finding the right information can be life-saving, while incorrect or inaccurate information is never as dangerous. In countries with high rates of internet access, online newspapers and social media feeds are the main sources of daily news and information for the majority of the population. Along with the shift from print and broadcast media to many-to-many platforms in the Nordic countries, concerns about cyber fraud, fake news and disinformation have escalated. Nevertheless, emergency services and police departments across Scandinavia continue to use Twitter/X and other social media platforms to warn the public about incidents that might pose a threat.
