Elisabeth Wilhelm

May 7, 2024 | issues.org | Tina Purnat |Elisabeth Wilhelm |Monya Baker

When tackling the problem of misinformation, people often think first of content and its accuracy. But contering misinformation by fact-checking every erroneous or misleading claim traps organizations in an endless game of whack-a-mole. A more effective approach may be to start by considering connections and communities. That is particularly important for public health, where different people are vulnerable in different ways.

Jun 5, 2023 | physics.aps.org | Elisabeth Wilhelm

June 5, 2023• Physics 16, 89A theory derived from nonlinear fluid dynamics is able to reproduce the formation dynamics of online hate communities—offering insights that could inform public policies. The diffusion of harmful online content is becoming one of the most pressing problems of our society—a trend that the COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically accelerated. Such content drives and amplifies dangerous forms of behaviors.

May 10, 2023 | comminit.com | Elisabeth Wilhelm |Warren Feek

"Infodemic insights are critical in understanding the information environment driving narratives during an emergency." - Dr. Sylvie Briand, Director, Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness and Prevention, WHO An infodemic is defined as an overabundance of information, accurate or not, in the digital and physical space accompanying an acute health event such as an outbreak or epidemic.