Does current media output alter the way consumers think about information? Dr. David Bray, a Distinguished Fellow at The Stimson Center, explains that the media that people take in does change consumers’ thoughts. Tune in to learn how he suggests future tech can help improve people’s critical thinking skills.

Tune in to learn:

• (07:11) About David’s viewpoint that technology must be seen as a “tool” 
• (17:44) How to combat polarization 
• (21:51) About the loss objectivity in news media 
• (33:40) David’s interest concerning “triangulating” information 

Mentions:

• "The Social Dilemma"  (Film)
• Iain M. Banks (Novelist) 
• David’s report (referenced at 44:50) 

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