CBC Manitoba: Doctors Manitoba warns about medical misinformation as it launches annual wellness campaign

Fiona Odlum — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 20:08:14 +0000

Dr. Christen Rachul, who teaches in the University of Manitoba’s Max Rady College of Medicine, said the situation south of the border is concerning, but she feels as if she’s been here before.

Rachul, who has previously done research on how misinformation spread during the COVID-19 pandemic, said the sophisticated algorithms underlying social media make it extremely easy for people to get “stuck in silos,” where they’re constantly fed misinformation.

To read the entire article, please follow the link to CBC Manitoba.

CBC Manitoba: How to cut through the noise of conspiracy

Fiona Odlum — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 18:49:52 +0000

For some Manitobans, a plan meant to help Winnipeg and several surrounding municipalities collaborate on things such as land use is raising concerns it could lead to a loss of freedom.

Host, Marcy Markusa, speaks with Cecil Rosner, content provider and instructor for the Media Literacy, Critical Thinking and Investigative Journalism program

To listen to the full interview, please visit CBC Manitoba.

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CBC Manitoba: Doctors Manitoba warns about medical misinformation as it launches annual wellness campaign

CBC Manitoba: How to cut through the noise of conspiracy