Episode 233: I Heard You Like Fake News So I Put Some Fake News In Your News About Fake News (With Dan Williams)

In this discussion, guest Dan Williams, a philosophy lecturer at the University of Sussex, dives into the labyrinth of misinformation and disinformation. He challenges the effectiveness of efforts to 'vaccinate' against fake news. The conversation traces misinformation's roots to political upheavals like Brexit and the Trump election. Williams critiques prevailing anti-misinformation strategies, examines the societal tensions stemming from online narratives, and emphasizes the nuanced ways individuals navigate truth versus community beliefs, especially in politically charged climates.