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250 | Brendan Nyhan on Navigating the Information Ecosystem
Sep 18, 2023
57:46
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Political scientist Brendan Nyhan discusses the prevalence of misinformation throughout history, the challenges of measuring and tracking false information, the era of consolidation in media, the role of political elites in spreading misinformation, the impact of social media algorithms, and potential solutions to improve democracy.
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- Misinformation is prevalent in social and political spheres and influences people's beliefs regardless of their education level.
- The accuracy and objectivity of the information we receive are crucial in controlling our attention and ensuring the dissemination of relatively accurate knowledge.
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The Influence of Misinformation and Beliefs
People's beliefs are often influenced by misinformation, regardless of their education level. This is especially prevalent in the social and political spheres, where people believe different things despite efforts to convince them otherwise.
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