Shira Frankel

Join vaccine advocate Renee DiResta, author of 'Invisible Rulers,' and New York Times reporter Shira Frankel, co-author of 'An Ugly Truth,' as they dive into the alarming impact of social media on public health and misinformation. They discuss the vaccine debate escalating online and how algorithms create echo chambers that amplify division. The conversation highlights the mechanisms of Facebook's early engagement strategies and the real-world consequences of misinformation, especially concerning the Rohingya community in Myanmar. This insightful dialogue examines our digital age's challenges and responsibilities.