O poder de manipulação das fake news na sociedade

Abstract

Fake News, one of the many forms of misinformation that exists, is something that is widely used today to manipulate human desire and consequent decisions. This study is dedicated to demonstrating the functioning of checking agencies such as Truco, Lupa, Aos Fatos, among others in addressing issues such as economics, politics, consumption and the corona virus. It is used for its theoretical elaboration of authors and researchers in the area, as well as material from fact-cheking agencies. This research is based on the research methodology of inductive approaches. With analysis, making an initial and general overview about the history and inherent concepts and, after, the ways of using fake news, it can be noted that these are widely used not only in political, but economic, social and commercial scenarios. Such use always has a common objective, namely the manipulation of the recipient for the purpose of making a decision that will benefit its creator.