Not all people like them, but vegetables are essential to stay healthy – just like quality news. Misinformation is everywhere and spreads quickly because it is designed to get an emotional response. The challenge is not to produce information, but to get attention, and messaging platforms mean the real battlefield. These are just a few of the most important takeaways from the Workshop on Disinformation and Propaganda. As one participating student concluded: “I have never learnt so much in such a short period”.