Misinformation and the Brain

Humans often fail to critically evaluate the world around us. Take a close look at the machinations of misinformation, and how it can be used in conjunction with our natural cognitive biases to lead us astray. Learn about the role of reality distortion, the “Barnum effect,” selective recall, and confirmation bias in misinformation, and how techniques like “Label to Disable” and “Care before You Share” can help.

English
  • Runtime 24 minutes
  • Production Company The Great Courses
  • Created January 7, 2024 by
    Mandarin7584
  • Modified January 7, 2024 by
    Mandarin7584