MISINFORMATION: Why fake news and conspiracy theories are a threat to our democracy and our health.

Timothy Caulfield is the Canadian Research Chair in Health Law & Policy at the University of Alberta. He joins me to talk about why misinformation is an imminent threat, especially during COVID-19. We also discuss why so many people believe conspiracy theories and how #ScienceUpFirst wants to change that. Plus, I share some words of wisdom from Arnold Schwarzenegger on Facebook.

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Each episode, The AmberMac show unpacks technology PLUS. The PLUS is everything from politics to education, algorithms to AI, misinformation to marketing, and everything in between. Technology reporter and author AmberMac is your guide on this journey, along with diverse voices, global thinkers, and a thoughtful essay to move us all forward - together.