Before I discuss Donald Trump’s rhetoric, I should define it since the term, “rhetoric,” is often misunderstood as overblown or flowery language. Here is a definition: rhetoric is the art ...
Imagine someone needs to convince you of a surprising fact — say, that your partner is cheating on you. Your best friend might be direct: “They’re cheating on you!” They ...
To find out more, Tow sat down with Dr Yamil Velez, an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Columbia University to discuss why fact checkers can make misinformation more impactful when they ...
Social media has revolutionized the way information is shared throughout communities, but it can also be a cesspit of hateful content. Current research on hateful content detection focuses on ...