A deadly migrant surge at Spain’s Ceuta enclave has raised urgent questions about how misinformation and social media can influence real-world events.
At least 88 people are reported to have died during a mass attempt to cross from Morocco, with tens of thousands believed to have been caught up in the unprecedented movement.
As authorities examine what drove such a large-scale crossing, attention is turning to the powerful role of online platforms — and whether rumours, false information, and viral messages helped fuel expectations of reaching Europe.
How much influence can social media have over moments of crisis? And how can misinformation shape human decisions on such a dramatic scale?
We found out more about this on The Agenda this morning.
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