Why “Critical Thinking” Can’t Beat Misinformation, and How to Fight It with Michael Caulfield
Why “Critical Thinking” Can’t Beat Misinformation, and How to Fight It with Michael Caulfield  
Podcast: Factually! with Adam Conover
Published On: Wed Mar 24 2021
Description: We’re flooded with misinformation, and new research shows that cliches about “thinking critically” and “doing your own research” are counterproductive at best. Writer and educator Michael Caulfield joins Adam this week to explain his SIFT method for evaluating misinformation, why expertise is so important, and how we should approach unclear ideas like COVID-19 “lab leak” hypothesis. Learn more about SIFT at https://infodemic.blog/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.