Scholars Strategy Network's No Jargon

Episode 259: Countering the Spread of Misinformation


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Misinformation seems to be everywhere. From falsehoods about the coronavirus to lies being spread by political leaders and their followers, in recent years it feels like it’s getting harder and harder to discern fact from fiction. And with social media and AI permeating our lives, new technologies only seem to be making the situation worse. Professor Ray Block dives into the world of misinformation, sharing lessons from his new position as the Michael D. Rich Distinguished Chair for Countering Truth Decay at the RAND Corporation about what’s behind the problem and what can be done to address it.

For more on this topic:

  • Listen to this Call with the Experts podcast episode from the RAND Corporation, featuring Professor Ray Block.

  • Check out this RAND Corporation Q&A on the end of Covid-19 public health emergency.

 

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