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SUMMARY:Understanding False Information
DESCRIPTION:VectorED Academy presents:\n“Why False Information Spreads: Understanding Mis- and Disinformation”\n\n\nExplores 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. \n  \n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nIdentify different forms of misleading information and understand how they influence public understanding\nRecognize communication strategies and cognitive biases that make misinformation persuasive\nEvaluate misleading health claims to determine when and how a response is appropriate\n\n  \nPresenter: Yotam Ophir\, PhD\nAssociate Professor of Communication\, University at Buffalo \nThis program is free of charge and registrants will be sent a recording.
URL:https://vectoroutreach.org/event/understanding-false-information/
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