How to keep yourself safe from misinformation

In this comprehensive review episode, we tackle the growing crisis of misinformation in our fractured media landscape. As major elections unfold globally, false information spreads faster than ever—but you have the power to protect yourself.Learn the essential skills to verify information, recognize persuasive manipulation tactics, and help others think more critically without creating conflict. This episode covers:Evaluating evidence quality and source credibilityCoded language and tribalism in political messagingEmotional manipulation through fear, anger, and divisivenessSetting healthy social media boundariesDistinguishing between seeing something often and something being trueANDHow to Help Others Without Creating Conflict:The three-question policy for respectful conversationsModeling curiosity over confrontationUnderstanding reactance and defensive responsesChoosing your battles wiselyCreating conditions for people to change their own mindsFollow Dr. SturgBlueSky -Prof. Amanda Sturgill (@DrSturg) Websites -Sturg says|Unspun’s SubstackQuestions and Tips and Enter to be a Guest Co-hostTheUnspunPodcast@gmail.comDr. Sturg’s BooksDetecting Deception: Tools to Fight Fake NewsWe are #AltGov: Inside the Resistance on Social Media.Read lessAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy