Information Hoax in Political Years 2019: Learning and Challenges

Abstract

The development of Internet-based technology has resulted in a change of society to a new phase. These changes resulted in social and community life (‘online society’) in the millennial era. The change was followed by the development of information in which there was a lie (Hoax). The development of such information appears rapidly, especially in political years In Indonesia 2019. This research related Hoax information on challenges in political years were carried out using descriptive qualitative methodology. Research steps; observation, reviewing literature and media. Study of literature and media is carried out in-depth. In qualitative research the role of researchers is crucial and the search for data will be considered enough if it can answer the research objectives. Information containing lies that spread to the public becomes a serious challenge. Hoax information appears, making people lives uncomfortable and restless. Developing feelings of contempt, slandering, demeaning, breaking the rules, order and peace. Lying information is made less concerned having impact and cannot be justified. Solution to Hoax Information Problems; the need for good Ethics and Self Integrity, Need Honesty, verification and Validation of Information, there needs to Editorial Board (Gate Keeper), aware of the impact on the information content, Information needs to be Balanced and not repetitive and tendentious.
 Keywords: information technology, internet, change, millennial, information hoax