Communications technology, such as messaging services and social media, can be used to prevent the dissemination of independent information, and misinformation can be used to spread hatred and incite violence. However, argues John Green Otunga, it is possible to harness the power of information and communications technology to help prevent conflict.
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Otunga, J.G. Information and communications technology for conflict prevention. Nat Hum Behav 3, 310–311 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41562-019-0587-5
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41562-019-0587-5
