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The real-world danger of online myths | Vidhya Ramalingam

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How do we protect ourselves from being misled online? Counter-terrorism expert Vidhya Ramalingam reveals how disinformation is being weaponized to justify violence — increasingly against climate scientists — and introduces a powerful tool called "prebunking": a proactive approach that empowers people to recognize and reject manipulative messages before they take root. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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