Misguided: The Newsletter

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How to Avoid Falling for Fake Videos in the Age of AI Slop
Why fake videos spread so easily, and what actually helps people spot them.
 • Matthew Facciani and Together Across Differences
Class 4: Final Live Q&A Discussion
We talked about combining the three pillars of literacy, sharing them with others, and healthier social media platform design.
 • Matthew Facciani
32:59
Breaking Echo Chambers at Scale
How human psychology and platform design lock us into separate realities, and what it takes to break us free.
 • Matthew Facciani
Class 4: Putting the Three Pillars of Literacy Together
How psychological, media, and scientific literacy work together, and how to share them with others.
 • Matthew Facciani
23:28
Class 3: Live Q&A on Scientific Literacy
Watch now | We discussed how to spot bad science, assess credibility, and teach these skills to others.
 • Matthew Facciani
58:55
The Psychology of Virality in the Age of AI
Steve Rathje joins me to discuss why conflict goes viral, how social media shapes polarization, and what AI chatbots mean for belief and bias.
 • Matthew Facciani
1:15:47
Class 3: How to Identify Scientific Red Flags and Spot Misleading Health Headlines
In this class we learn how to evaluate research quality, use Google Scholar to check expertise, and navigate common pitfalls in statistics and research…
 • Matthew Facciani
27:25
Misguided: The Newsletter
Misguided: The Newsletter
Misguided: The Newsletter shares my research on misinformation and explores how social and psychological forces shape our understanding of the world.
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