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Misinformation on purpose is a predatory act. You abuse the power of knowledge and instead of physically "weak", you prey on the intellectually "weak". (lemmy.world)
submitted 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) by to c/showerthoughts@lemmy.world
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From the perspective of knowledge equals power, intentional misinformation, no matter by whom, could be regarded as abuse of power.

More people should educate those knowing less instead of ridiculing their ignorance. (Given the "knowing" really "know", but that's another topic.)

Edit: Intentional misinformation meaning posting and spreading "fake news", willfully publishing or sharing false information through media of any kind, as organization or individual, not merely everyday lyingy which is sth different.

Edit 2: Apparently it's "misinformation" not "disinformation" sorry.

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[–] 2 points 2 weeks ago

Even intelligent and educated people don't know everything about everything.

I can tell you as someone with a higher degree, I only know a lot about the area I studied.

I don't know more about any other topic than the average joe.

So no matter who you are, you have big gaping holes of knowledge.

We are all at risk when misinformation is spread.

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