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Walter J. Scheirer is a professor of computer science at the University of Notre Dame.
Known for: A History of Fake Things on the Internet: When Misinformation Became Entertainment
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A History of Fake Things on the Internet: When Misinformation Became Entertainment
A History of Fake Things on the Internet explores the evolution of online deception, from early hoaxes and memes to the sophisticated misinformation ecosystems of the present day. Walter J. Scheirer traces how digital culture transformed fakery into a form of entertainment and influence, examining the social, psychological, and technological forces that sustain it.
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Early Internet Hoaxes: Exploration of Pre-Social Media Pranks and Misinformation in Early Digital Communities
When the Internet was young, fakery was playful. The earliest online hoaxes appeared as clever pranks — digital versions of tall tales passed in university labs and hacker circles. There was no Twitter, no Facebook, no algorithmic amplification. There were only bulletin boards, e-mail chains, and fo...
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The Rise of Viral Content: How Humor, Parody, and Shock Value Shaped the Spread of Fake Material Online
With the emergence of Web 2.0, fakery changed in scale and purpose. Platforms like YouTube and early social networks introduced new incentives — attention became currency. Humor and shock value became the mechanisms of virality. I observed how fake news and doctored videos were often indistinguishab...
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About Walter J. Scheirer
Walter J. Scheirer is a professor of computer science at the University of Notre Dame. His research focuses on computer vision, machine learning, and the intersection of technology and society, particularly in the context of digital media and misinformation.
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