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Misinformation Machines with Gordon Pennycook – Part 1

The Behavioral Design Podcast

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Navigating Misinformation in Elections

This chapter explores the positive aspects of early voting and the communal joy of participating in elections, while setting up the main theme of the episode: understanding misinformation through behavioral science. It examines the evolution of misinformation since 2016, particularly its relationship with social media and technology, and discusses the implications of false narratives in modern society. The speakers also analyze historical instances of misinformation, including the Cambridge Analytica controversy, emphasizing the need for critical evaluation of voter influence theories.

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