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Misleading news stories. Propaganda. Conspiracy theories. If you go online, turn on your TV, or even talk to your friends and neighbors, you're

eventually going to encounter some type of misinformation. Misinformation has always been with us,

but with the rise of social media, it can now spread farther and faster than ever,

threatening people's health and well-being, their trust in institutions, and perhaps even democracy itself.

In the face of these threats, psychologists and other researchers are working to develop new

ways to help people better separate truth from falsehood, arm themselves against misinformation,

and understand when they're being manipulated. So what is misinformation and why does it spread so fast?

How much misinformation are people exposed to on a regular basis?

Does misinformation spread faster than truth?

What can people do to show up their psychological defenses against it?

What is the role of schools in educating students about misinformation?

How is AI changing the landscape of misinformation and what role should social media platforms play in combating it?

Welcome to Speaking of Psychology, the flagship podcast of the American Psychological Association that

examines the links between psychological science and everyday life. I'm Kim Mills.

My guest today is Dr. Sander Vanderlinden, a professor of social psychology and society

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