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

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: David's books: 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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Navigating online misinformation and improving science communication, with David R. Grimes is an episode from The Brain Health Revolution Podcast by Dean and Ayesha Sherzai.

This episode is 49:11 long.

This episode was published on Nov 10, 2023.

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