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EPISODE · Aug 28, 2025 · 38 MIN

Can You Really Trust Yourself Online? The Hidden Science of Misinformation

from The Disinfo Detox · host Nolan Higdon

🎙️ This week on The Disinfo Detox, host Nolan Higdon sits down with Yotam Ophir, author of Misinformation and Society, to dig into the root causes of misinformation—why we fall for it, how it spreads, and what we can actually do about it.Together, they unpack:👉 How human bias fuels the spread of false information👉 Why misinformation thrives in our current media and political systems👉 The limits of fact-checking and quick fixes👉 What strategies really work to build a more informed and resilient publicThis episode is essential listening for anyone who wants to understand not just the symptoms of misinformation, but the deeper causes—and how we can fight back.📢 Support the show & join the conversation:🧠 Subscribe to our Substacks for exclusive essays & media critiques:Nolan Higdon: ⁠⁠https://nolanhigdon.substack.com/⁠⁠Sydney Sullivan: ⁠⁠https://substack.com/@sydneysullivanphd⁠⁠💥 JOIN the Detox crew on Patreon for exclusive content, essays, and annual consultations:👉 ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/disinfodetox⁠⁠✅ Don’t forget to:👍 Like💬 Comment🔁 Share🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell to stay informed (and a little detoxed) every week!

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