The Tech Policy Press Podcast How to Control Our Appetite for Misinformation
Oct 15, 2023
Exploring the demand side of misinformation, the podcast features a guest who discusses the motivations and social factors that drive individuals and communities to consume false information. It delves into the distinction between wrong information and misinformation, explores the impact of motivations on belief updates, and discusses partisan sorting and political polarization. The chapter also emphasizes the power of intellectual humility, the importance of empathy in understanding different beliefs, and challenges of expressing diverse opinions on social media.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the Difference Between Wrong Information and Misinformation
01:35 • 2min
Misinformation and Motivations
03:36 • 10min
Partisan Sorting and Political Polarization
13:43 • 21min
The Power of Intellectual Humility and Giving the Benefit of the Doubt
34:58 • 2min
Understanding Different Beliefs and the Importance of Empathy
37:24 • 6min