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The human factor behind misinformation
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Have you ever wondered why smart, rational people believe things that aren't true? This episode explores why humans are vulnerable to misinformation and looks into the psychological factors that make us believe misinformation. Canadian author and legal professor Timothy Caulfield is back to discuss why so many of us vulnerable to believing fake news and the power of the pause, when it comes to your scrolling habits.
We later welcome guest Michael Kropveld, Founder and Executive Director of Info-Secte / Info-Cult, who has decades of experience in researching and assisting cults. Michael shares in-depth insights on human vulnerabilities and how to respond.
Visit https://www.infosecte.org/ for more resources to safeguard yourself against misinformation.
Chapters
1. Exploring Our Vulnerability to Lies (00:00:00)
2. Everyone is Susceptible to Misinformation (00:02:51)
3. Emotions as Misinformation Gateways (00:07:25)
4. The Celebrity Influence on Beliefs (00:12:26)
5. Psychology of Cult Membership (00:14:47)
6. Crisis and Identity in Belief Systems (00:22:13)
7. Fighting Misinformation and Helping Others (00:28:51)
8. Next Episode Preview (00:38:46)
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