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inforati 

People with a portable data device in each hand and a callous on each thumb. That group of people with a lot of connectivity; the wired set. One who believes F2F is an anachronism; passé.
"...he was casting sidelong glances at his iPhone while we talked. I’m not even sure he knew he was doing it. It’s not just conferences full of inforati where this happens. In places all over America (theaters, sports arenas, apartments), people gather in groups only to disperse into lone pursuits between themselves and their phones." --DAVID CARR, New York Times, April 15, 2011
inforati by SkinWalker May 7, 2011
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infocate 

V-Combination of the words "information" and
"prevaricate", (lie), meaning "to spread
FALSE INFORMATION or propaganda".

Related word:

"Infocation" - N- "false information, propaganda".
"The public official prepared his teleprompter to
INFOCATE about foreign wars to the public yet again."
infocate by Fartus September 5, 2011

infocrap 

Information that is completely worthless.
That class on computers was a bunch of infocrap.
infocrap by HoyJaPaTa May 21, 2009

infocrapic 

The result when an organization tries to cram too much confusing information into a clever graphic.
In an attempt to graphically represent every corporate process in one image, the company ended up with a useless infocrapic.
infocrapic by johnnypockets April 3, 2019

infocrastinating 

Infocrastination = Information + Procrastination
This happens while reading self-help books, articles, or other information that requires you to take action, though you won't actually do it. Some people find escape through such types of information.
>> I've read "Zero to One", "The Simple Path to Wealth", but I just keep infocrastinating
infocrastinating by anonymous January 5, 2023

Infocracy 

Infocracy (noun): A system or practice where decisions, opinions, or actions are influenced or determined by accessing a vast, collective knowledge base, especially through digital means or artificial intelligence.
When unsure about the historical context, Jenna turned to her AI assistant, practicing infocracy to make an informed decision.
Infocracy by Phieyl September 4, 2023