Let’s welcome Harmony Square’s newest Chief Disinformation Officer: you! Harmony Square is a gamified application of the disinformation inoculation theory. The theory supposes that exposing people to fake news tactics before they find them in the wild makes them better equipped to filter disinformation from the truth. Harmony Square lets you play around with disinformation tactics in a safe space by creating fake news that will divide the residents of Harmony Square. It seems to be working, as people who play the game are 20% better at pointing out fake tweets. Read full article here
Technology
The First Solar-Powered Car Comes at a Hot Price
The Lightyear O is a revolutionary electric car powered by the sun. Developed by a Dutch startup, the four-door sedan has over 50 square feet of solar panels on its roof and hood, generating up to 43 miles of energy a day. With production now underway in Finland, the car does come with a hefty price tag at $262,000, but the company hopes to introduce a more affordable version, the Lightyear 2, by 2025. Read full article here
Merv
January 27, 2023
