Speakers
‹ BackTiago Braga
Director , Brazilian Institute of Information in Science and Technology.
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PhD in Information Science from the University of Brasília, Master’s in Technological Education from the Federal Center for Technological Education of Minas Gerais, and Bachelor’s in Information Systems from the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais. He is currently the Director of the Brazilian Institute of Information in Science and Technology, where he also serves as the leader of the Information and Society Laboratory (Insumo) and as a professor in the Graduate Program in Information Science (PPGCI/IBICT/UFRJ). He is an invited member of the Technical Management Group of the Global LCA Data Access Network, an initiative led by UN Environment, and of the I4T Global Knowledge Network, supported by UNESCO, and serves on the editorial board of the journal Library Trendspublished by Johns Hopkins University Press. He conducts research in information science at both national and international levels.
Abstract
Abstract:It will address the need to discuss aspects related to strengthening the role of scientists, particularly in the fight against misinformation. It proposes a model of informational organization capable of supporting the scientific community, scientific institutions, and civil society structures regarding the informational disorder caused by misinformation.
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Abstract
Abstract:Discusses the importance of promoting trust in science amidst the growing challenges of information disorder, which includes misinformation, disinformation, and misunderstanding of scientific concepts. Tiago Braga, director of the Brazilian Institute of Information in Science and Technology (Ibict), highlights the impact of misinformation on science and the need for a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach to address these issues. He emphasizes the role of science in societal development and the danger of relying on isolated "small worlds," particularly in the context of online communities, which can amplify disinformation. Braga shares a personal experience from the COVID-19 pandemic, where a claim about a chlorine dioxide treatment was based on outdated, unverified scientific papers, leading to a proposal for a law that could have dangerous consequences. He advocates for a proactive approach, focusing on Open Science and Citizen Science to engage society and foster trust in scientific research. These tools can help build more transparent, accessible scientific knowledge and address the misinformation crisis. Finally, Braga outlines initiatives from Ibict, including platforms for open access and citizen science, aiming to improve trust in science through better information infrastructure and international collaborations.