Welcome to Season 2! Kristen gets real about why a summer break was necessary, and also talks about what to expect this season. This extra-long episode provides a framework to empower you to minimize consumption and spread of misinformation.

References and Resources

• Science audiences, misinformation, and fake news, PNAS
• Eight Ps: Fake news. It's complicated., Medium blog from First Draft contributor
• Information from researcher Kate Starbird
• • How a Crisis Researcher Makes Sense of Covid-19 Misinformation, Medium
  • Researchers are tracking another pandemic, too—of coronavirus misinformation, Science Magazine
• Spectrum of harm from 7 types of mis- and dis-information from First Draft: Understanding Misinformation Disorder
• 6 tips to steer clear of misinformation online, Data Detox Kit
• SIFT, Mike Caulfield
• Media Bias Chart, Interactive version, Ad Fontes Media
• Qualities of most reliable sources of health advice: Health vs. hoax, Data Detox Kit
• Additional resources
• • How Do We Handle Misinformation - A Chat with Bill Gates, hankschannel, YouTube
  • Why pass on viral messages? Because they connect emotionally, Business Horizons
  • What Makes Online Content Viral?, Journal of Marketing Research

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Early Bird Science is a podcast meant for entertainment and education only. While Kristen has a doctorate (Ph.D.), she is not a medical doctor. Please consult with your physician before making decisions about your health.