What Now? with Trevor Noah Control Your Scroll with Jiore Craig
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Aug 1, 2024 Jory Craig, a renowned disinformation expert and senior fellow at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue, dives deep into the complexities of misinformation in politics and digital media. He emphasizes how political powers manipulate information channels to forward their agendas. The discussion covers the impact of misinformation on marginalized communities, the challenges of parenting in a tech-centric world, and the need for greater accountability from social media platforms. Listeners will glean insights on navigating this nuanced landscape and promoting truth.
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Grandmother KGB
- Trevor Noah recalls South African grandmothers spreading misinformation.
- They acted like the "KGB of misinformation", sharing everything from job losses to witchcraft.
LeBron James Ad
- In 2020, a vintage photo of LeBron James was used in a misleading ad campaign.
- This targeted ad falsely claimed that James questioned the safety of mail-in voting, exploiting his image.
Truth as Distraction
- Jiore Craig suggests that focusing on the truth of misinformation can be a distraction.
- Instead, we should focus on the motives and systems behind its spread.