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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.comMisinformation and media-literacy researcher Matthew Facciani joins us to discuss how he defines misinformation at a time when even the term itself is polarizing, why there's so much misinformation about health and wellness in particular, how to navigate the current information landscape given the continued erosion of trust in institutions, and why people with certain ideologies are more likely to believe claims about “forbidden knowledge.” Behind the paywall, we get into how to avoid falling for misinformation (especially in an information environment that rewards outrage and extremism), how people's social networks and identities affect their susceptibility to misinformation, why even very smart people fall for misinformation, and more.Paid subscribers can hear the full interview, and the first half is available to all listeners. To upgrade to paid, go to rethinkingwellness.substack.com. Matthew Facciani is a postdoctoral researcher at The University of Notre Dame in the Computer Science and Engineering Department and has a PhD in Sociology from The University of South Carolina. His research interests include media literacy, identities, social networks, political polarization, misinformation, and artificial intelligence. His forthcoming book, Misguided: Where Misinformation Starts, how it spreads, and What to Do About It, will be published by Columbia University Press. Find him on Substack at Misguided: The Newsletter. If you like this conversation, subscribe to hear lots more like it! Support the podcast by becoming a paid subscriber, and unlock great perks like extended interviews, subscriber-only Q&As, full access to our archives, commenting privileges and subscriber threads where you can connect with other listeners, and more. Learn more and sign up at rethinkingwellness.substack.com.Christy's second book, The Wellness Trap, is available wherever books are sold! Order it here, or ask for it in your favorite local bookstore. If you're looking to make peace with food and break free from diet and wellness culture, come check out Christy's Intuitive Eating Fundamentals online course.

Send us a textOn today's episode, forensic psychiatrist Dr. Joseph Pierre returns to the podcast to discuss his new book "False: How Mistrust, Disinformation, and Motivated Reasoning Make Us Believe Things That Aren't True." We explore how confirmation bias has been put on steroids, the democratization of influence in the online world, whether it has made us less or more informed, and whether the excessive consumption of conspiracy theories should be thought of as an addiction disorder. InstagramThe Social Chemist (@socialchemistig) • Instagram photos and videosThreadThe Social Chemist (@socialchemistig) on ThreadsDr. Joseph Pierre Twitter/WebsiteJoe Pierre, MD - psychunseen.bsky.social (@psychunseen) / X (twitter.com)Joe Pierre, MD (drjoepierre.com)Dr. Joseph Pierre's Book/Literature Review Amazon.com: False: How Mistrust, Disinformation, and Motivated Reasoning Make Us Believe Things that Aren't True: 9780197765272: Pierre MD, Joe: BooksConspiracy Theory Belief: A Sane Response to an Insane World? | Review of Philosophy and PsychologyThe Social Chemist Recommended EpisodesA Psychosocial Assessment of QAnon w/ Dr. Joseph PierreThe Weaponization of Disinformation & Its Assault on Democracy w/ Barbara McQuadeThe People Who Turn Lies into Reality w/ Renée DiRestaA Psychological Assessment of QAnon & It's Comparison to Addiction w/ Sophia MoskalenkoQAnon: A Psychiatric Assessment of a Delusion Like Belief w/ Dr. Brian HoloydaHow Susceptible are you to Misinformation? w/ Dr Rakoen MaertensA Sociological Assessment of Anti-Vaccine Attitudes and Behaviors w/ Matthew Facciani

Misinformation is everywhere, but why do we keep falling for it? Social scientist Matthew Facciani joins me to explain how our beliefs are shaped by identity, bias, and the media we consume. We discuss the psychology of misinformation, why both the left and right fall into their own traps, and how bad actors exploit these weaknesses. We also discuss the role of AI, fact-checking, and whether we can ever really fix this problem.You can find Matthew's podcast and writing at these linkshttps://www.matthewfacciani.com/https://matthewfacciani.substack.com/https://www.youtube.com/@misguidedthepodcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/6EJnW3I0KCi17Zi1LmOISj?si=3fe15105a0334f95https://www.threads.net/@matthewfaccianihttps://bsky.app/profile/matthewfacciani.bsky.socialhttps://www.instagram.com/matthewfacciani/And check out my linktreehttps://linktr.ee/SkepticalleftistIf you enjoyed the show, consider supporting us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/skepticalleftist  to help keep the content coming. You can also subscribe to my Substack https://theskepticalleftist.substack.com/  for updates and extra content or get bonus episodes through Spotify https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skepticalleftist/subscribe . Every bit makes a difference! If that's not your thing, sharing the episode with friends or on social media goes a long way too. Thanks for listening and for your support!And please, if you can, support the Cathedral Community Fridge https://www.cathedralcommunityfridge.com/  or your local community fridge. Mutual aid matters—let's help each other thrive!

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On this week's episode of the pod, Jess is joined by Dr. Matthew Facciani, social scientist, to talk about media literacy, misinformation, and polarization. The two kick things off with a conversation about mis- and disinformation and why some people are more susceptible to it. They then shift gears slightly to chat about motivations behind the intentional spread of false information. Next, they share some media literacy tips and ways to spot red flags of misinformation. They bring tech into the conversation and discuss the role of AI in the future of debunking misinformation. We hope you'll walk away from this episode with some techniques to protect against bad information online! All our sources from this episode are available at: https://www.unbiasedscipod.com/episodes/fall-of-the-house-of-misinformation (00:00) Intros (06:23) Interest in Misinformation and Belief Formation (10:33) Susceptibility to Misinformation (16:56) Motivations Behind Spreading Misinformation (25:36) Navigating the Information Landscape (31:41) The Potential of Artificial Intelligence in Debunking Misinformation (39:28) Challenges in Quantifying Misinformation (43:07) The Impact of Political Ideology on Belief in Misinformation (47:19) Final Thoughts: The Importance of Humility and Collaboration in Addressing Misinformation Interested in advertising with us? Please reach out to advertising@airwavemedia.com, with “Unbiased Science” in the subject line. PLEASE NOTE: The discussion and information provided in this podcast are for general educational, scientific, and informational purposes only and are not intended as, and should not be treated as, medical or other professional advice for any particular individual or individuals. Every person and medical issue is different, and diagnosis and treatment requires consideration of specific facts often unique to the individual. As such, the information contained in this podcast should not be used as a substitute for consultation with and/or treatment by a doctor or other medical professional. If you are experiencing any medical issue or have any medical concern, you should consult with a doctor or other medical professional. Further, due to the inherent limitations of a podcast such as this as well as ongoing scientific developments, we do not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of the information or analysis provided in this podcast, although, of course we always endeavor to provide comprehensive information and analysis. In no event may Unbiased Science or any of the participants in this podcast be held liable to the listener or anyone else for any decision allegedly made or action allegedly taken or not taken allegedly in reliance on the discussion or information in this podcast or for any damages allegedly resulting from such reliance. The information provided herein do not represent the views of our employers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Matthew Facciani a sociologist at the University of Notre Dame in the Computer Science and Engineering department joins me to discuss how negative vaccine attitudes don't necessarily tell us about public health behaviors. We touch upon whether government regulations of social media to mitigate misinformation are effective and other strategies in reducing conspiracy theory consumption. Lastly, we talk about his first book "Misguided: Where Misinformation starts, how it spreads, and what to do about it" and the central theme of his work. FacebookThe Social Chemist | FacebookInstagramThe Social Chemist (@socialchemistig) • Instagram photos and videosTwitterThe Social Chemist | TwitterThreadThe Social Chemist (@socialchemistig) on ThreadsSubstackThe Social Chemist | Substack Matthew Facciani Profile/Literature Review Matthew FaccianiMatthew Facciani (@matthewfacciani) on ThreadsPolitical network composition predicts vaccination attitudes - ScienceDirectRecommended Social Chemist EpisodesDo Liberal Conspiracy Theories Exist in Contemporary Politics? w/ Ph.D. Benjamin Dow (buzzsprout.com)

The political landscape has never been more confusing, and to some, even overwhelming. How do we determine fact from fiction? What keeps fact-checkers up at night? And what's a democracy to do when even the professionals aren't believed? Today, we have Daniel Dale, a CNN senior reporter who rose to prominence for fact-checking former President Donald Trump, and Matthew Facciani, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Notre Dame. He studies people who fall victim to misinformation and how to best engage with them in a compassionate way. Call us with your political Assignments: ‪(202) 854-8802‬.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The political landscape has never been more confusing, and to some, even overwhelming. How do we determine fact from fiction? What keeps fact-checkers up at night? And what's a democracy to do when even the professionals aren't believed? Today, we have Daniel Dale, a CNN senior reporter who rose to prominence for fact-checking former President Donald Trump, and Matthew Facciani, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Notre Dame. He studies people who fall victim to misinformation and how to best engage with them in a compassionate way. Call us with your political Assignments: ‪(202) 854-8802‬. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Misinformation continues to be a growing threat in our society. Why do we fall for misinformation and what can be done about it? In this lecture, I'll briefly describe some of the sociology that explains our susceptibility for believing false information. Then I will focus on 5 steps that can allow us to have more productive conversations with those who have developed misperceptions. Finally, I will share a few examples of when I applied these strategies in my own life. Matthew Facciani, Ph.D., is a postdoctoral researcher at University of Notre Dame Department of Computer Science and Engineering, and he previously served as a postdoctoral researcher at Vanderbilt University in the Medicine, Health, and Society. He received a B.A. in psychology from Westminster College and M.A. and Ph.D. in sociology from the University of South Carolina. His research areas include media literacy, misinformation, and political polarization. Facciani's forthcoming book, Misguided, describes the psychological and sociological processes that explain why we are susceptible to political and health misinformation. Facciani is also interested in evidence-based policy and works with the Research-to-Policy Collaboration at Pennsylvania State University.

My guest today is Dr. Matthew Facciani, who is an expert in misinformation. He is a postdoctoral researcher at Vanderbilt University in the Medicine, Health, and Society department. His forthcoming book, Misguided: Where Misinformation starts, how it spreads, and what to do about it, will be published in 2022. We cover: What is misinformation and how does it differ from disinformation? Demographics susceptible to misinformation How to counteract misinformation  How to frame Bitcoin for progressives http://www.matthewfacciani.com/ https://theprogressivebitcoiner.com/  

Matthew Facciani, PhD, is a postdoctoral researcher at Vanderbilt University in the Medicine, Health, and Society Department. His research interests include LGBTQ health, social networks, political polarization, and misinformation. We discuss science communication and how to find ways to make complicated science easier to understand. This is particularly relevant because of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine, so we need to be sure we can effectively communicate how it works and any potential risks. We even get into how to effectively conceptualize and communicate risk. I fumbled during the interview to think of a quote from Neil deGrasse Tyson, which is “The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it,” but Dr. Facciani makes the point that even science is not without politics, so we discuss this and how because of politics, the traditional antivaxxer isn’t the same as the SARS-CoV-2 antivaxxer. Dr. Facciani received a BA in Psychology from Westminster College and MA and PhD in Sociology from The University of South Carolina. Facciani's writing and research has appeared in The Conversation, Snopes, Salon, Mother Jones, and other outlets. Facciani has also given talks about his research to audiences around the country and has provided scientific testimony to policy makers.  Find him at MatthewFacciani.com and his podcast Social Science Hour. Find this and all episodes on your favorite podcastplatform at PhysiciansGuidetoDoctoring.com Please SHARE and SHARE and SHARE!!! A proud member of the Doctor Podcast Network! #DoctorPod #DocPod #PhysicianPodcast #PhysicianPod #DoctorPodcast #DoctorPodcastNetwork #PhysicianPodcaster #DoctorPodcaster #HealthcarePodcast #MedicalPodcast #MedicinePodcast

How can we navigate the job market right after graduation? Is it important to practice self-care when searching for a job? What is the interview process like? This week, we will be joined by Dr Matthew Facciani (@MatthewFacciani) (he/him). Matthew is a postdoc researcher at Vanderbilt University who just graduated with a PhD in sociology from the University of South Carolina this summer. Before that, he was in a different PhD program studying cognitive neuroscience before changing fields. He is studying how different social factors impact the health of LGBTQ individuals, while his dissertation was on political polarization and misinformation. Matthew's goal is to become a professor someday, even though that is such a challenge with the current job market. Outside of academia, he is passionate about science communication and social justice activism. A full-text transcript of this episode is available via google doc! Join us each Saturday at 3 pm EDT/12 pm PDT for the Youtube live stream! The podcast will be posted each Tuesday! Grad Chat focuses on maintaining mental health and balance in grad school. Want to be a guest or know somebody we should be talking to? Fill out our google form! A casual discussion between a current and a recent graduate student about all things mental and personal health. Not medical or professional advice. Follow our hosts on Twitter: Fay Lin (@xiaofei_lin) & Susanna Harris (@SusannaLHarris) Check out the PhD Balance website for more info on Grad Chat!

Emily Calandrelli joins Matthew Facciani to talk about her incredible journey from aerospace engineering to hosting & producing Xploration Outer Space! More information: http://www.thespacegal.com/tv-show/  http://www.thespacegal.com/books/ http://www.thespacegal.com/women-in-stem/Resources for women in STEM

Jeremiah talks to Matthew Facciani, where they discuss problems in skeptic spheres. These include problems such as denying that ingroup bias exists in skepticism, and the complaints of attempts to diversify science communities.Matthew's Blog, According to Matthew - http://www.patheos.com/blogs/accordingtomatthew/Follow Matthew on Twitter - https://twitter.com/MatthewFaccianiNature article that stirred controversy:https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-05326-3Case study on sports fouls:https://www.romolocapuano.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/TheySawAGame.pdf

Why People Reject Evidence, According to Matthew Facciani What are some of the social and psychological factors which lead people to reject evidence that conflicts with their worldview? Joining us to tackle this and related questions is Matthew Facciani. Currently working on a PhD in sociology at the University of South Carolina, Matthew is an activist, speaker, and writer who teaches psychological statistics at USC. He received his B.A. in Psychology at Westminster College. Before switching into sociology, Matthew was working on a PhD in cognitive neuroscience. He currently writes for Patheos with his blog titled According to Matthew and hosts a podcast of the same name. Links: Matthew Facciani on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MatthewFacciani Matthew Facciani’s website: http://www.matthewfacciani.com/ Matthew Facciani, “The Science of Why We Reject Science and What We Can Do about It,” http://www.patheos.com/blogs/accordingtomatthew/2016/08/the-science-of-why-we-reject-science-and-what-we-can-do-about-it/.

Since last week’s episode is late getting out and I wanted to get this week’s out early because of the Easter weekend, we have combined two episodes to give you a hilarious, feature-length episode of PSF! Join us this week for tips on surviving encounters with Zombie (or whatever he is) Jesus, Microactivism, a discussion on abortion, 2 Trumps & a Puppy (current events), a rant about the United incident, an interview with Matthew Facciani, and a rant on t-shirts for the “Free the Nipple” campaign. This is all topped off by yet another comedy sketch, “Fifty Shades of God.” Stay tuned!Microactivism:How We Help Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/How-We-Help-355987554783047/?ref=br_rsAbortion Discussion:1 in 3 Campaign: http://www.1in3campaign.org/Two Trumps and a Puppy Segment:Trump#1:The Pepsi commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dA5Yq1DLSmQThe Cheetos SNL skit I mention: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imUigBNF-TEAn SNL skit I found about the Pepsi commercial just now while finding resources for the show notes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pn8pwoNWseMTrump#2:About Equal Pay Day: http://www.pay-equity.org/about.htmlArticle we mentioned: https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/2016/nov/08/dispelling-the-myths-why-the-gender-pay-gap-does-not-reflect-the-choices-women-makeAnother great resource on the pay gap by Stephanie Zvan: https://the-orbit.net/almostdiamonds/2017/03/09/the-myth-of-the-pay-gap-myth/PUPPY:http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2017/04/04/straight-male-politicians-are-holding-hands-in-public-to-show-solidarity-after-violent-homophobic-attack/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/apr/06/dutch-men-hand-in-hand-solidarity-gay-couple-attackedAdvocates for Youth is seeking youth leaders. Apply here:http://amplifyyourvoice.org/youthcampaignsandprograms?link_id=1&can_id=36ee296cca2f2794de64cbb7b53109cc&source=email-advocates-is-recruiting-2&email_referrer=advocates-is-recruiting-2&email_subject=advocates-is-recruitingInterview with Matthew Facciani:His blog: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/accordingtomatthew/According to Matthew Podcast: http://www.matthewfacciani.com/podcast/Twitter: @matthewfaccianiFacebook: https://m.facebook.com/MatthewFacciani/

Since last week’s episode is late getting out and I wanted to get this week’s out early because of the Easter weekend, we have combined two episodes to give you a hilarious, feature-length episode of PSF! Join us this week for tips on surviving encounters with Zombie (or whatever he is) Jesus, Microactivism, a discussion on abortion, 2 Trumps & a Puppy (current events), a rant about the United incident, an interview with Matthew Facciani, and a rant on t-shirts for the “Free the Nipple” campaign. This is all topped off by yet another comedy sketch, “Fifty Shades of God.” Stay tuned!Microactivism:How We Help Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/How-We-Help-355987554783047/?ref=br_rsAbortion Discussion:1 in 3 Campaign: http://www.1in3campaign.org/Two Trumps and a Puppy Segment:Trump#1:The Pepsi commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dA5Yq1DLSmQThe Cheetos SNL skit I mention: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imUigBNF-TEAn SNL skit I found about the Pepsi commercial just now while finding resources for the show notes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pn8pwoNWseMTrump#2:About Equal Pay Day: http://www.pay-equity.org/about.htmlArticle we mentioned: https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/2016/nov/08/dispelling-the-myths-why-the-gender-pay-gap-does-not-reflect-the-choices-women-makeAnother great resource on the pay gap by Stephanie Zvan: https://the-orbit.net/almostdiamonds/2017/03/09/the-myth-of-the-pay-gap-myth/PUPPY:http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2017/04/04/straight-male-politicians-are-holding-hands-in-public-to-show-solidarity-after-violent-homophobic-attack/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/apr/06/dutch-men-hand-in-hand-solidarity-gay-couple-attackedAdvocates for Youth is seeking youth leaders. Apply here:http://amplifyyourvoice.org/youthcampaignsandprograms?link_id=1&can_id=36ee296cca2f2794de64cbb7b53109cc&source=email-advocates-is-recruiting-2&email_referrer=advocates-is-recruiting-2&email_subject=advocates-is-recruitingInterview with Matthew Facciani:His blog: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/accordingtomatthew/According to Matthew Podcast: http://www.matthewfacciani.com/podcast/Twitter: @matthewfaccianiFacebook: https://m.facebook.com/MatthewFacciani/

My guest for today is Matthew Facciani. According to his bio, he is a "sociology PhD student, a science communicator, and a gender equality activist." He blogs about humanism, skepticism, and social justice on According to Matthew, which can be found on Patheos. Today we’re going to talk about his journey, his blog, and his activism.  I also remind listeners of the upcoming Atheists of Facebook online conference, and Callie Wright of the Gaytheist Manifesto plugs her upcoming Thanksgiving live show.  Links:·         Matthew’s blog: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/accordingtomatthew/  ·         Matthew on Twitter: http://twitter.com/MatthewFacciani  ·         Matthew on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MatthewFacciani  ·         Atheist Nomads: http://www.atheistnomads.com/ ·         Atheists of Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/events/1630462703879504/  ·         The Gaytheist Manifesto: http://gaytheistmanifesto.secularmediagroup.com/  ·         My Twitter feed: http://twitter.com/tmamone  ·         Bi Any Means’ Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/travismamonewriter  ·         My Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/tmamone  ·         Bi Any Means: http://www.bianymeans.com  

In this episode, Bo Bennett answers some listener feedback about critical thinking and interviews humanist Matthew Facciani about his activism & research in the areas of feminism, religion, and science communication. From Matt's website: Matthew Facciani is a PhD candidate in cognitive neuroscience at the University of South Carolina. He completed his undergraduate education at Westminster College, PA receiv-ing a B.A. in Psychology with honors. Facciani has done research on neuroimaging methods and is currently studying the themes of race, class, and gender in comic books. His dissertation will be on the neuroscience of religiosity. He is also an instructor at the University of South Carolina where he teaches psychological statistics. Facciani's writing has been featured on Faith Street, The Good Men Project, The Feminist Observer, Patheos, Skeptical Raptor, Feministing, Secular Nation, and others which are linked in the writing section of this site. As for activism, Facciani is involved with various organizations and projects which pro-mote gender equality and religious tolerance. Facciani also travels around the country to give talks about gender equality and the psychology of religious belief. Once Facciani finishes his PhD, he plans to complete a post-doctoral fellowship furthering his cognitive neuroscience research and become a college professor and science communicator.

Cara speaks with Matthew Facciani, a PhD candidate in Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of South Carolina. Topics include: his work as a gender-equality activist, concerns about the simplicity of "new atheism," and the neuroscience of religiosity. Follow Matthew: @MatthewFacciani.

Cara speaks with Matthew Facciani, a PhD candidate in Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of South Carolina. Topics include: his work as a gender-equality activist, concerns about the simplicity of "new atheism," and the neuroscience of religiosity. Follow Matthew: @MatthewFacciani.