Episode Three - Misinformation: The Group Project Nobody Studied For!

Why does misinformation spread faster than the truth? And why do people fall for it so easily? In this episode, we discuss the psychology, platforms, and cultural dynamics that allow false information to thrive online. With a blend of humor and academic insight, we unpack why misinformation feels like that chaotic group project where nobody did the reading, but everyone still has opinions.

For more on misinformation and media literacy:

• Claire Wardle & Hossein Derakhshan — “Information Disorder” (Council of Europe report)
• Siva Vaidhyanathan — Antisocial Media: How Facebook Disconnects Us and Undermines Democracy