Understanding Misinformation: From Headlines to Historical Disinformation

Cindy Otis (@cindyotis_) is a former CIA military analyst specializing in disinformation threat analysis and counter-messaging, and is the author of True or False: A CIA Analyst’s Guide to Spotting Fake News.

• What is fake news, and why does it spread six times faster than real news?
• How is fake news different from satire?
• How does misinformation differ from disinformation?
• The historical consequences of using fake news to influence a population.
• How to spot fake news and inoculate ourselves (and our children) against its intended impact.
• And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/715

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