Unchecked: The architecture of disinformation Episode 1: Disinformation and healthcare with Susannah Fox
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Apr 9, 2025 
This week features Susannah Fox, author of Rebel Health, who studies the intersection of technology and healthcare. She dives deep into how disinformation permeates patient communities and explores the importance of creating transparent information ecosystems. Fox discusses the challenges of misdirection in healthcare narratives and emphasizes empowering communities to regulate the accuracy of shared information. With insights on the evolution of digital healthcare dynamics, she highlights the need for collective engagement to combat misinformation.
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Ancient Roman Propaganda Tactics
- Octavian used slogans on coins to spread propaganda against Mark Antony in ancient Rome.
- This early form of 'social media' successfully turned public opinion for Octavian's rise.
Old ICE Raids Misled Searches
- Government updated old ICE raid press releases with new timestamps, misleading search results.
- This created a false perception of widespread raids, causing public fear and confusion.
Peer Groups Update Medical Info
- A kidney cancer patient found newer treatment info from peer-to-peer groups than from his oncologist.
- This helped him pursue a life-saving treatment despite outdated published literature.