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How to Fight for Truth and Protect Democracy
The Michael Shermer Show
The Impact of Misinformation on Voter Behavior
They debate the impact of fake news and social media on the 2016 election, with some studies suggesting that it did not significantly change voter behavior. They also discuss the concept of pre-bunking, which involves preparing individuals in advance to recognize and resist misinformation. The speaker acknowledges the difficulty in measuring the impact of such propaganda but emphasizes the need to take social media seriously.
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