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Speaking of Psychology

Stopping the spread of misinformation, with Sander van der Linden, PhD

Nov 29, 2023
40:35
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Sander van der Linden, PhD, researcher at Cambridge University, discusses the prevalence of misinformation, why it spreads like a virus, and strategies to combat it. He explores the impact of generative AI technology, recognizing and combating false political information online, the disparities between traditional media and social media in fact-checking, and the role of community leaders in spreading accurate information.
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Quick takeaways

  • Misinformation can spread farther and faster than ever due to the rise of social media.
  • Inoculating individuals against misinformation involves preemptive exposure to weakened doses of misinformation and providing them with tools to recognize and resist it.

Deep dives

Defining Misinformation

Misinformation is defined as any information that is demonstrably false or otherwise misleading. This includes outright false information as well as half-truths, biased narratives, misleading argumentation, and logical fallacies.

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