Disinformation -- What is It, Why Is it, and What Can We Do About It?

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Disinformation -- What is It, Why Is it, and What Can We Do About It?

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Some say it's the scourge of our times, but if so what can be done about it? Lee McIntyre is an American philosopher and author who's written extensively on the issues of truth and disinformation. He's studied the impact of both and shares his thoughts about how best to deal with them.

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