Systematized Disinformation Exploits Our Human Nature; Also, Getting a Handle on Unhelpful Habits

Call It Like I See It

Apr 12 2022 | 00:50:51

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Show Notes

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana react to a piece from Nobel laureate journalist and author Maria Ressa that breaks down how today’s media environment is in many ways biased against facts and explains how this can affect us all and threaten our societies (01:27). The guys also discuss several unhealthy habits that many people have and how we can try to overcome the tendencies which lead us to them (36:33).

We’re All Being Manipulated the Same Way (The Atlantic)

Prevention Magazine - 7 Unhelpful Habits Everyone Should Quit (Apple News)

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