Ep. 184: Why Information Literacy Matters More Than Ever (w/ Renee Ettinger)

What does it really mean to be “information literate” in a world overflowing with content? In this episode of Psychology and Stuff, host Alison Jane Martingano sits down with UW–Green Bay Assistant Library Director Renee Ettinger to explore how students—and all of us—can better navigate today’s complex information landscape. Drawing on her work supporting research, teaching, and undergraduate scholarship, Renee explains how to evaluate sources, recognize authority (and false authority), and slow down in a fast-moving digital world. From classroom instruction to conference presentations, their conversation highlights the skills that help turn information into insight—and why those skills matter far beyond the classroom.