Truth, Information & Synthetic Realities in Sri Lanka Global Digital Futures

This week, we are speaking to Craig Ryder, a PhD researcher at SOAS, University of London on Truth, Information & Synthetic Realities in Sri Lanka. Craig is a digital anthropologist concerned with disinformation, social media and the nascent technology of synthetic media. Building on his journalism experience in Sri Lanka, Craig’s PhD research looks to not only understand the impact of fake news on democracy but how communities are mitigating its effect.
Host & Producer: Chipo Mapondera
Editor: Eliza Bacon
Sound Engineer: Fungai Nengare
Theme Music: Anna De Mutiis
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