Dr. Fotios Spyropoulos is pleased to announce the publication of a collaborative article titled “Online Dissemination of Fake News – Reflections and Theoretical Perspectives on the Practices and Limits of Prevention.” This research, co-authored with Ass. Professor Vasilis Karagiannopoulos and Evangelia Androulaki, is featured in the conference proceedings of “Contemporary Societies in Motion: Pioneering Qualitative Research Methods in the Study of Deviance and Social Control,” published by the National Centre for Social Research (EKKE).
The article delves into the critical issue of fake news dissemination in online environments, offering a comprehensive analysis of both legislative and situational preventive measures within the framework of contemporary network societies. Dr. Spyropoulos and his co-authors address pressing challenges such as:
In addition to examining these challenges, the article provides multimodal recommendations for tackling the spread of fake news. These suggestions aim to balance the efficiency of preventive measures with the need to respect fundamental freedoms, offering a holistic approach to this growing issue.
The conference proceedings are available in both printed and electronic formats. The electronic edition can be accessed through the following link:
Contemporary Societies in Motion – Pioneering Qualitative Research Methods in the Study of Deviance and Social Control
For those interested in the intersection of law, technology, and societal impact, this article is an essential read.