Where Truth Lies
Hidden Brain29 Heinä 2024

Where Truth Lies

When we think about misinformation, we often focus on blatant errors or deliberate attempts to deceive us. But in recent years, social scientists have found that misinformation comes in many flavors — many of which are far more subtle than obvious falsehoods. These forms of misinformation prey on our mental blindspots, and take advantage of our passions and loyalties. This week, economist Alex Edmans explores the many insidious forms of misinformation, and how we can all get better at separating fact from fiction.

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Episode 34: Google at Work

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Episode 33: Food for Thought

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Episode 32: The Scientific Process

Episode 32: The Scientific Process

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Episode 31: Your Brain on Uber

Episode 31: Your Brain on Uber

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Episode 30: WOOP, There It Is

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Episode 29: Traffic

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