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MISINFORMATION: Fake News & Conspiracy Theories Threaten Democracy & Health

by Amber Mac on January 26, 2021

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.

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