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Navigating online misinformation and improving science communication, with David R. Grimes

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In this episode, we’re joined by science writer and author of ‘The Irrational Ape — Why We Fall for Disinformation, Conspiracy Theories, and Propaganda’, David Robert Grimes, for a discussion about science communication and the unrelenting rise of misinformation on social media.

We talk about:

• The dangers and mechanics of online disinformation • Why, in spite of rampant mistruths, social media remains one of the most powerful tools in history for science communication • How to navigate online information by better understanding and trusting scientific method • The tactics of bad-faith influencers and conspiracy theorists • How online debates and discussions can become more productive • The beauty and importance of being wrong

Visit David’s website: https://www.davidrobertgrimes.com/

David’s books: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Thinking-Flawed-Logic-Critical/dp/1615197931/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=good+thinking+grimes

Support for the Brain Health Revolution Podcast comes from NEURO Academy, an online community of individuals working together towards optimum long-term brain health, through science-backed on-demand courses, live coaching, nutrition guidance, and more.

Find out more at: thebraindocs.com/neuro-academy

Follow doctors Ayesha and Dean on:

• Instagram: @TheBrainDocs

• TikTok: @TheBrainDocs

More information on neuroscience:

• Our blog: thebraindocs.com/blog/

• Our brain-healthy recipes: thebraindocs.com/recipes/

The Brain Health Revolution Podcast is hosted by Doctors Ayesha and Dean Sherzai.

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In this episode, we’re joined by science writer and author of ‘The Irrational Ape — Why We Fall for Disinformation, Conspiracy Theories, and Propaganda’, David Robert Grimes, for a discussion about science communication and the unrelenting rise of misinformation on social media.

We talk about:

• The dangers and mechanics of online disinformation • Why, in spite of rampant mistruths, social media remains one of the most powerful tools in history for science communication • How to navigate online information by better understanding and trusting scientific method • The tactics of bad-faith influencers and conspiracy theorists • How online debates and discussions can become more productive • The beauty and importance of being wrong

Visit David’s website: https://www.davidrobertgrimes.com/

David’s books: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Thinking-Flawed-Logic-Critical/dp/1615197931/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=good+thinking+grimes

Support for the Brain Health Revolution Podcast comes from NEURO Academy, an online community of individuals working together towards optimum long-term brain health, through science-backed on-demand courses, live coaching, nutrition guidance, and more.

Find out more at: thebraindocs.com/neuro-academy

Follow doctors Ayesha and Dean on:

• Instagram: @TheBrainDocs

• TikTok: @TheBrainDocs

More information on neuroscience:

• Our blog: thebraindocs.com/blog/

• Our brain-healthy recipes: thebraindocs.com/recipes/

The Brain Health Revolution Podcast is hosted by Doctors Ayesha and Dean Sherzai.

  continue reading

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