Why do people believe false stories on social media? Who is most susceptible to misinformation or to the more malicious version, disinformation?
In this episode, we speak with Ph.D. candidate in Cognitive Psychology at Northwestern Nikita Salovich. Her research on how “fake news” grows and how we can slow or stop the spread.
Spark Science encourages our listeners to get vaccinated and to use the information in this episode to have discussions with hesitant family and friends to get vaccinated as well. Another great resource is the Debunking Handbook.
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COVID-19 Follow-up with Dr. Vijai Bhola
Perseverance and the Martian Clock
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Sharing Science Part 1: Humor w/ Dr. Yeo
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Coastal Communities & Clam Gardens with Dr. Marco Hatch
The Road to the Red Planet
Student’s Stories S6- Part 2
Beyond the Blues with Dr. Sis
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Bugs, Bytes and Books - Geek Girl Con
Viruses & Vaccines with Dr. Vijai Bhola
Lazers and Laughs with the Exploratorium's Dr. Desiré Whitmore
Student’s Stories S6- Part 1
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