Misguided: The Podcast
Misguided: The Podcast
Podcast Description
Misguided: The Podcast explores how social and psychological forces shape our understanding of the world. Hosted by social scientist Matthew Facciani, the show delves into the latest insights from sociology, psychology, and information science. Matthew shares his own research and engages in thought-provoking conversations with guests from diverse backgrounds. matthewfacciani.substack.com
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes such as misinformation in media, the psychology behind belief systems, and the societal impacts of digital information. Episodes cover topics like parenting amidst misinformation, examining trust in science through conversations with experts like Kavin Senapathy and Barbara McQuade, exploring how disinformation erodes public trust and proposing solutions for rebuilding it.
Misguided: The Podcast explores how social and psychological forces shape our understanding of the world. Hosted by social scientist Matthew Facciani, the show delves into the latest insights from sociology, psychology, and information science. Matthew shares his own research and engages in thought-provoking conversations with guests from diverse backgrounds.
Today’s guest is Dr. Claire Wardle, a professor in the Department of Communication at Cornell University and one of the world’s leading experts on misinformation, media literacy, and public trust in science. Over the past two decades, she’s trained journalists around the globe, worked with organizations like the UN and the BBC, and co-founded both the nonprofit First Draft and the Information Futures Lab at Brown University.
In this conversation, we dive into the challenges of defining and labeling misinformation, the importance of clear communication during times of uncertainty, and the emotional and social reasons people share content online. We also explore what it would look like if institutions—and academics—communicated in more human, engaging ways.
I’ve cited Dr. Wardle’s work many times, so it was great to speak with her directly. I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did!
Keywords
media literacy, misinformation, public trust, communication, social media, information sharing, community engagement, science communication, AI
Claire Wardle’s Cornell Website
Information Futures Lab at Brown University
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