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How To Correct Misinformation

How To Correct Misinformation

FromShort Wave


How To Correct Misinformation

FromShort Wave

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Length:
14 minutes
Released:
Aug 5, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

(Encore episode) 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's 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.For more on how to do science communication right, check out our earlier episode How To Talk About The Coronavirus With Friends And Family.
Released:
Aug 5, 2021
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.