True or False? A deep-dive into misinformation with psychologist Lisa Fazio
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Psychologist and Vanderbilt University Associate Professor Lisa Fazio's ground-breaking research on how our brains work when we encounter misinformation and disinformation is vital for us all to hear. As a social media researcher, what draws me most to Lisa’s work is the data she uncovers and the fairly simple solutions we can all practice to combat misinformation and disinformation online. In our latest episode, Lisa breaks down the truth behind "fake news," why we fall for fallacies, and how we can find common ground to stop the spread of misinformation online.
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