Media contains a lot of information. not all of which is valid.
Valid information is:
(1) factually correct
(2) can be confirmed
(3) not misleading
(4) not manipulated
Information may be invalid if it does not meet the criteria for validity.
Information is inaccurate if it is incomplete or manipulated.
Information that cannot be proven or disproven is unsustained.
Types of invalid information based on intent:
(1) misinformation: not intended to cause harm
(2) disinformation: intended to mislead
(3) malinformation: intended to cause harm
Differential diagnosis:
(1) satire or parody
