The Numb Podcast
The Numb Podcast is a fun exploration of life in the Information Age, focusing on social media, cable news, dating apps, porn, and all of the other apps and devices that push and pull on our attention on a daily basis. Hosted by Dr. Charles Chaffin, The Numb Podcast includes researchers, therapists, sports and political figures, and guests from all walks of life who offer commentary and solutions for managing our attention in such a noisy world.
The Numb Podcast
Misinformation
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Dr. Charles Chaffin
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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Dr. Charles opens the show discussing the growth of the podcast and then outlines the controversy regarding Facebook and the NYU researchers. He then welcomes Dr. Monica Stephens from Durham University (UK) to discuss the sources, nature, and motivations behind misinformation, as well as some of the primary drivers of hate speech on social media.