Disinformation, misinformation, and deceitfulness are forms of lying.
Gaslighting is a deliberate strategy with a specific goal.
The goal of gaslighting is usually nefarious and benefits the liar.
Trust in information is closely tied to the concept of gaslighting.
It’s sooo 2016, but the word still mattered a lot in 2022. Merriam-Webster explains.
This episode was produced by Haleema Shah, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Efim Shapiro, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.