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The anatomy of deception
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This week, we're doing a deep dive into the modern misinformation crisis. In a culture where "rage bait" is king, learn how algorithms amplify rage, fear and extreme positions—along with tips on how to protect yourself from falling for it. Guests include Kara Brisson-Boivin, Director of Research at Mediasmarts, Canada's Centre for Digital Media Literacy, along with professor and author Timothy Caulfield.
Chapters
1. Mary-Kate's Online Nightmare (00:00:00)
2. How Misinformation Takes Hold (00:03:20)
3. Breaking the Fake: Media Literacy Research (00:07:27)
4. Networks and Emotions: Misinformation Flow (00:14:50)
5. The Certainty Illusion with Tim Caulfield (00:19:08)
6. Scienceploitation and Algorithmic Amplification (00:24:10)
7. Celebrity Influence on Misinformation (00:33:06)
8. How COVID Transformed the Misinformation Landscape (00:35:09)
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