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Podcast: The Non-Prophets
Episode: Unraveling Misinformation: Critical Thinking as Key
Description: How do you counter misinformation? Critical thinking is step oneNPR, By Greg Rosalsky, on April 30, 2024https://www.npr.org/sections/money/2024/04/30/1247565565/how-do-you-counter-misinformation-critical-thinking-is-step-one In the segment, Jimmy Jr, Jason, and Kelley discuss the implications of misinformation on society, particularly in light of a study conducted by economist John List and his colleagues. The study aimed to determine if simple nudges could help consumers reject misinformation, using the context of the 2022 presidential election in Colombia, a polarized environment akin to the U.S. Participants w...