Its story looks at four structural forces shaping global risks, such as climate change, demographic divides, technological acceleration, and geostrategic shifts. False information harms how people see the world, creating problems for society and individuals’ mental health. Vividly, the spread of false information can have far-reaching effects, influencing national elections and leading to protests or even violence. Regimes and wired platforms, in their efforts to safeguard free speech, face challenges in tackling false information and harmful content. It makes for sobering reading, but it is important to read from the perspective of taking care rather than causing a scare.
