(DIS)INFODEMIC: LESSONS FROM THE COVID-19 CRISIS
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Introduction: The COVID-19 crisis has been accompanied by a parallel phenomenon of misinformation, known as infodemic and disinfodemic, complicating the management of the health crisis. This article provides a theoretical, conceptual, and exploratory analysis of these phenomena within the context of a public health emergency, framed within bioinformationalism. Methodology: A conceptual review is carried out to define and understand infodemic and disinfodemic, assessing their impact on public health, democracies, and historical truth, as well as their relationship with the rise of viral conspiracy theories, fake news, and discredit campaigns against scientific-health authorities. Results: The spread of misinformation and disinformation during the pandemic has posed significant challenges in controlling the disease, protecting democracies, and preserving historical truth. Discussion: It discusses whether responses to the infodemic and disinfodemic have been late and analyzes the crucial role of scientists and journalists in combating misinformation and guiding the public towards evidence-based decisions. Conclusions: Fighting the infodemic and disinfodemic is fundamental to resolving the COVID-19 health crisis. Collaboration between scientists, journalists, and health authorities is vital to restoring public trust in science and democratic institutions.
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