(Mis)Information Politics

Information Politics ◊
/ˌɪn.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən ˈpɑː.lə.tɪks/
“Information politics is the strategic use or restriction of information to gain influence, maintain authority, shape public discourse, or affect outcomes. Key dynamics include: (1) control of information—who decides what gets shared or censored? (2) framing and narrative—how is the information presented to influence opinion? and (3) trust—who gets believed, and who gets discredited? In short: information politics is about who tells the story, how it’s told, and what’s left out.”

◊ Misinformation Politics 
/ˌmɪs.ɪn.fɔːrˈmeɪ.ʃən ˈpɑː.lə.tɪks/
This is the deliberate or reckless spread of false or misleading information, often tied to emotional triggers like fear or outrage. It includes tactics like fake accounts, bot activity, culture war rhetoric, and opinion masquerading as fact. Misinformation thrives when there’s no accountability—and it spreads best through repetition, polarization, and viral appeal.”