Can you be vaccinated against misinformation? w/ Sander van der Linden
This episode features Ferret journalist Paul Dobson in the co-host chair, and he and Ali discuss the Scottish Government's new rent freeze announcement. Ali also spoke to Professor Sander van der Linden from the University of Cambridge, about his research into the idea of inoculating people against misinformation. Show notes:Professor van der Linden's book, Foolproof: Why We Fall for Misinformation and How to Build Immunity is out next February.You can play the misinformation game Bad News here.And more about the ideas behind a "psychological vaccine" against misinformation here.The FFS Show is only possible thanks to your support. If you want to help us do more fact-checking work, become a member of The Ferret for just £5 per month.