Harriet Dwyer

Abstract Amidst polarisation, public health threats and economic uncertainty, there is a concern around the impact of an overabundance of information: the infodemic. In this paper we argue that: information threats are a symptom of eroded trust, not the cause. Instead of viewing the overabundance of information as the primary problem, it should be understood as a reflection of wider trust processes; focusing on rebuilding trust offers a more effective approach than simply managing the infodemic.

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Luisa Enria, associate professor in anthropology1, Harriet Dwyer, doctoral student1, Mark Marchant, doctoral student1, Nadine Beckmann, associate professor in social science1, Megan Schmidt-Sane, research fellow in anthropology2, Abu Conteh, senior research officer in urban health3, Anthony Mansaray, doctoral student1, Alhaji N’Jai, associate professor of medicine and infectious disease4 1London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London UK 2Institute of Development Studies, University...