Are Conspiracy Theories Just Bad Theories With Good UX?

Catalyst Podcast

English - January 19, 2021 05:30 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 147 ratings
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The pandemic has made people crave simple, digestible information even when the information they need is not-so-simple. This week, Rich and Paul draw similarities to technology and the conspiracy theories that have mastered messaging and used it to spread harmful misinformation. How can we counter it? Tell a clear, simple story and tell it again and again.

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