Why we are so susceptible to misinformation (PBS Newshour)

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    Why we are so susceptible to misinformation – By William Brangham & Lorna Baldwin (PBS Newshour) / Oct 28 2020

    Social media plays a major role in shaping current American political discourse. During a Senate hearing Wednesday, executives from leading online platforms were criticized by lawmakers for their companies’ records on limiting the spread of misinformation. William Brangham explores how that misinformation can be easily transmitted online — and how it can influence voters’ thinking.

     

     

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