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How to Correct Misinformation, According to Science.

How to Correct Misinformation, According to Science.

FromShort Wave


How to Correct Misinformation, According to Science.

FromShort Wave

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Length:
14 minutes
Released:
May 22, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The World Health Organization has called the spread of misinformation around the coronavirus an "infodemic." So what do you do when it's somebody you love spreading the misinformation? In this episode, Maddie talks with Invisibilia reporter Yowei Shaw about one man's very unusual approach to correcting his family. And we hear from experts about what actually works when trying to combat misinformation.
Released:
May 22, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.