Rumours spread like viruses. Here’s how math can help contain them - 360

Mathematical models can help understand how rumours spread, and identify effective strategies to stop them. Stripes, clusters and hotspots. The words might evoke images of wildlife habitats, or even weather maps. But according to new research, they also describe how misinformation spreads through society. According to the UN Global Risk Report 2024, mis- and disinformation […]

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