Civics 101 Rumors and Lies, the American Version
Jan 9, 2024
This podcast discusses misinformation, disinformation, and propaganda in American life. Topics include the impact of misinformation on beliefs and actions, distinguishing truth from lies, the influence of social media influencers in spreading false claims, addressing disinformation and the role of non-profits, propaganda and its role in shaping thoughts and beliefs, and controlling information during World War I.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Impact of Misinformation on Beliefs and Actions
01:56 • 13min
Distinguishing Truth from Lies
14:44 • 4min
The Influence of Social Media Influencers in Spreading False Claims and Rumors
18:58 • 11min
Addressing Disinformation and the Role of Non-Profits
30:28 • 2min
Propaganda and its Role in Shaping Thoughts and Beliefs
32:34 • 10min
Controlling Information during World War I
42:36 • 12min
The Vulnerabilities Propaganda Exploits
55:04 • 3min
The Confirmation Bias Machine: TikTok and Propaganda
58:07 • 2min