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

<p>In this episode, we're joined by science writer and author of '<em>The Irrational Ape — Why We Fall for Disinformation, Conspiracy Theories, and Propaganda</em>', David Robert Grimes, for a discussion about science communication and the unrelenting rise of misinformation on social media.</p> <p>We talk about:</p> <p>• The dangers and mechanics of online disinformation<br /> • Why, in spite of rampant mistruths, social media remains one of the most powerful tools in history for science communication<br /> • How to navigate online information by better understanding and trusting scientific method<br /> • The tactics of bad-faith influencers and conspiracy theorists<br /> • How online debates and discussions can become more productive<br /> • The beauty and importance of being wrong</p> <p>Visit David's website: <a href= "https://www.davidrobertgrimes.com/">https://www.davidrobertgrimes.com/</a></p> <p>David's books: <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Good-Thinking-Flawed-Logic-Critical/...