Unplugged: Fake News and the Social Media Trap

The 'mainstream' news is committing harakiri on social media channels by handing over its content, time, and credibility to platforms that thrive on hate, disinformation, and the profit of a few.

Hosted by Professor of Journalism, Santiago Giraldo Luque, this Growth lab LIVE talk confronts what happens when journalism hands its credibility to virality, when young people’s mental health is compromised by constant shock and lies, and when democracy is hollowed out by content designed to deceive.

In the wake of any major event, a tidal wave of misinformation usually explodes online: false political claims, misattributed videos, conspiracy theories—all before the truth is actually confirmed. But there is a counter-direction: we’ll explore how journalism can reclaim independence, restore trust, and serve society beyond the ruthless logic of clicks. This is a once-only chance to unplug and see clearly.

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About the Speaker:

Santiago Giraldo Luque is Associate Professor in the Department of Journalism and Coordinator of the Journalism Degree at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. He holds a degree in political science from the National University of Colombia and holds a Master's degree in Communication and Education. He has published more than 60 academic publications and has been a visiting professor at universities in Colombia, Egypt, and Vietnam. His main lines of research are the critical study of social media and the internet, political participation and mobilization, and the role of women victims of the Colombian conflict in peacebuilding.

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