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September 8th is International Literacy Day. To mark the day, Westmeath Libraries is exhibiting ‘The Glass Room Misinformation Edition’ exhibition in Athlone, Castlepollard and Moate Libraries from the 8th September until the end of the month.
We hear a lot about misinformation, disinformation and conspiracy theories these days. But what makes a piece of information reliable or unreliable? Is something “misinformation” if it simply presents an opinion we don’t agree with? And what role do new technologies and social media platforms play in how misinformation spreads and the impact it has on our culture, politics and society?
This exhibition explores what misinformation is, why it’s shared and how it spreads. Find out how we, the individual users, take part through our many clicks, likes and shares. Learn about the business models, design practices and habits that create an environment where misinformation can spread or go viral. And understand how misinformation becomes normalised, and how the decisions made by the gatekeepers of technologies can influence our behaviours and opinions.
The Glass Room Misinformation Edition is available to view during library opening hours at Athlone, Castlepollard and Moate libraries until the end of September 2025.
Part of Westmeath Libraries' Skills for Life programme of events.
The Misinformation Edition has been developed by Tactical Tech in collaboration with a number of European partners: IFLA, FERS, Save the Children Italia, Save the Children Romania, Malta Chamber of Scientists and Science Gallery Dublin, as well as being co-funded by the European Union.