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Detecting Conspiracy Theories on Social Media - by William Marcellino & Todd C Helmus & Joshua Kerrigan (Paperback)

Detecting Conspiracy Theories on Social Media - by  William Marcellino & Todd C Helmus & Joshua Kerrigan (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Using linguistic and rhetorical theory, researchers developed an improved model of machine-learning technology to detect conspiracy theory language. This report describes the results and suggests ways to counter effects of online conspiracy theories.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Conspiracy theories circulated online contribute to a shift in public discourse away from facts and analysis and can contribute to public harm. Using linguistic and rhetorical theory, RAND researchers conducted a modeling effort to improve machine-learning technology for detecting conspiracy theory language. This report describes the results of that effort and offers recommendations to counter the effects of online conspiracy theories.

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