In Taiwan, the group “Fake News Cleaner” takes to the streets, offering free soap bars as a metaphor for cleansing misinformation. Their aim is to educate citizens, particularly seniors, on identifying and rejecting false narratives. With just one paid staff member and a team of volunteers, the group has conducted over 500 events in nearly six years, reaching out to various demographics including college students and elementary-school children. Their efforts highlight the importance of offline engagement in combating the spread of disinformation in today’s information-saturated society.
Taiwan Group Combats Disinformation Offline, Targets Senior Citizens
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