How Can We Understand Online Misinformation?

From political lies to viral conspiracy theories, misinformation has reshaped our digital landscape—creating confusion, influencing public perception, and altering national debates. Just how widespread has misinformation become? What are the roles that social media platforms play, and what are some potential solutions? Host Curt Nickisch speaks to Marshall Van Alstyne, the Allen and Kelly Questrom Professor in Information Systems at Boston University Questrom School of Business and Gordon Pennycook, Associate Professor of Psychology and Himan Brown Faculty Fellow at Cornell University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices