Dominick S. Ferreira
B.A. Communication | Massachusetts, USA
My interests lie at the intersection of media, society, and technology. I study how people interact with the internet, how digital services and devices act as vectors of behavior change, and how these topics weave into the fabric of democracy. Mis/Disinformation is a key element in this medley, guiding my journey further into the field.
Guiding questions include: How is mis/disinformation spread and amplified on digital platforms? How does its consumption affect the public's trust in truth? How does it fail?
Keywords: human-computer interaction; computer-mediated-communication; persuasive technology; captology; surveillance capitalism; privacy; big data.