Dexa/Science Friday

Published Oct 17, 2024

How Health Misinformation Spreads | A Play About Ben Franklin And His Son

Explore the pervasive challenge of health misinformation with insights from Irving Washington, while delving into "Franklinland," a play capturing Benjamin Franklin's scientific legacy and his turbulent relationship with his son, ingeniously tying historical threads to today's societal issues.

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- Is social media a reliable news source?
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- Why should listeners be cautious when consuming media?
  Asked by 18 people
- How did misinformation impact pandemic management during the COVID-19 pandemic?
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- Should we trust social media?
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- How to correct misinformation
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- Can partisanship lead to susceptibility to misinformation?
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- Can technologies impact our health?
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- How reliable is AI-generated content?
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- Is social media a reliable source of information?
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- What do they say about AI in the episode Ari Wallach: Create Your Ideal Future Using Science-Based Protocols?
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- What is the credibility of medical research?
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- How can we trust artificial intelligence?
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- How can I effectively fact-check information?
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- Why should we trust medical experts?
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- Can AI make up facts?
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