VectorED Academy presents:
“Why False Information Spreads: Understanding Mis- and Disinformation”
Explores how to assess and respond to misinformation in different contexts, using evidence-based communication techniques to address false claims, build trust, and support informed decision-making without unintentionally amplifying misinformation.
What will you learn?
- Identify different forms of misleading information and understand how they influence public understanding
- Recognize communication strategies and cognitive biases that make misinformation persuasive
- Evaluate misleading health claims to determine when and how a response is appropriate
Presenter: Yotam Ophir, PhD
Associate Professor of Communication, University at Buffalo
This program is free of charge and registrants will be sent a recording.
