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Misinformed by disinformation and a lack of media literacy

Misinformed by disinformation and a lack of media literacy

FromThis Matters


Misinformed by disinformation and a lack of media literacy

FromThis Matters

ratings:
Length:
22 minutes
Released:
Jan 15, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Disinformation and misinformation can make us emotional and angry and can even lead to violence. So how do we learn to recognize that and better assess the information we are flooded with? On today’s episode, disinformation expert and critical thinking advocate Helen Lee Bouygues talks about the power and the dangers of dis- and misinformation in a hyperpolarized world and how we can improve our critical thinking skills in these uncertain times.
Released:
Jan 15, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The world is changing every day. Now, more than ever, these questions matter. What’s happening? And why should you care? This Matters, a daily news podcast from the Toronto Star, aims to answer those questions, on important stories and ideas, every day, Monday to Friday. Hosts Saba Eitizaz and Raju Mudhar talk to experts and newsmakers about the social, cultural, political and economic stories that shape your life.