Ilham Akhsanu Ridlo on Muck Rack

Ilham Akhsanu Ridlo

(He/Him)
Munich
Covers:  Public Health, Health Policy, Planetary Health, Higher Education, Science Policy
Doesn't Cover: Clinical Medicine
Science writer-scientific sleuths @sciwatchdog_id. PhD-ing at IfKW LMU, research on science journalism.

Interview

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Have you ever used a typewriter?Good question. I have used one. Maybe when I was in primary school and that was a long time ago.

How is social media changing news?

Social media has had a significant impact on the way news is distributed and consumed. It has given individuals and organizations the ability to share information and news directly with a large audience, bypassing traditional gatekeepers such as news organizations and editors. This has led to a proliferation of news sources and made it easier for people to access a diverse range of viewpoints and perspectives. However, social media has also introduced new challenges and concerns. The speed at which information can spread on social media can make it difficult to verify the accuracy of news and to distinguish between reliable and unreliable sources. In addition, the algorithms used by social media platforms can sometimes promote sensational or biased content, leading to the spread of misinformation. Overall, social media has had both positive and negative impacts on the way news is consumed and has contributed to significant changes in the media landscape.

Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?

Yes, I was the chief editor of my high school magazine.

Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?

Besides your own publications, what are your favourite publications to read?I am currently interested in the issue of research and publication misconduct, which is related to my efforts in initiating sciencewatchdog.id.

What's the most common misperception about your beat?

A common misperception relates to people assuming that I know a lot about clinical issues, when in fact I deal more with public health issues.

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