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The Impact of Social Media on Misinformation
The chapter delves into the spread of misinformation on social media regarding a bridge collapse in Baltimore and discusses how conspiracy theories quickly surface after such events. It highlights the economic impact of the collapse on Baltimore's port and emphasizes the need for infrastructure resilience. The episode also criticizes individuals politicizing the event and calls for a focus on repairing the bridge rather than scoring political points.