OVER DEZE AFLEVERING
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
- 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
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- 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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Check out Kristen's other show, Headshake, a stream-of-consciousness science podcast (EXPLICIT CONTENT): headshake.show
Disclaimer
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.
