Viktoras Daukšas

Viktoras Daukšas is the director of 'Debunk.org', an organization focused on combating misinformation and enhancing media literacy in Lithuania. He emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and the ability to discern fact from falsity, particularly among the youth who predominantly consume news through social media. Under his leadership, 'Debunk.org' has developed initiatives such as the 'InfoSkydas' course aimed at helping internet users recognize fake and misleading information. Daukšas has been in the news for his insights on the pervasive effects of disinformation in Lithuania and the need for effective educational measures to strengthen resilience against misleading content.