Rumor and Misinformation

On this episode of Mythic Existence, we have our first guest speaker: Natalie Christensen. Natalie has a master’s degree in folklore from Utah State University where we were graduate students together. She wrote her thesis about rumor and misinformation, and on today’s episode we talk about the spread of rumors, question how culpable tech companies are in their spread, and how folklorists can combat dangerous misinformation. So sit back and get ready for another great episode of Mythic Existe...

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Mythic Existence is a podcast about folklore, mythology, and monsters, hosted by folklorist and PhD candidate Jack Daly. Every week, we will take a journey to the perilous realm, where magic and the dangerous unknown lurks around every corner. This podcast is all about exploring the mythical and mysterious aspects of life, so heed the call to adventure and embark on your Quest. Who knows, you might just find the treasure you seek.