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Infodemic: Global Conversations on Science and Misinformation

Busting the Myths (Preview)

From debunking conspiracy theories and supernatural claims to revealing disaster cover-ups and bad science communication, our scientific experts from Italy and Germany, the Philippines and Japan separate truth from fiction as they examine how to rebuild a post-COVID world where science is central and critical thinking is crucial.

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Science in the Face of Natural Disasters
11:45
Two scientific risk communicators expose examples of bad science communication during crises and examine lessons in risk communication that apply to a global pandemic.
Demonstrators wearing pyramidal head coverings hold up signs that read, "The End of the World."
14:56
Follow two myth-busters from Italy and Germany as they reveal their scientific approaches to debunking conspiracy theories, fake news, supernatural claims, and pseudoscience.
When Governments Ignore Science
12:05
Investigate disinformation and pseudoscience propagated by governments in India and Brazil.
Science Faction: When Disinformation Creates Divides
14:33
Investigate the politicization of science across the United States and Saudi Arabia.
Dousing Denial: The Pandemic of Climate Change
12:08
Explore climate action and solutions for Sudan, France and the world with journalist and climate activist Lina Yassin and climate scientist François-Marie Bréon.
Science Denial in a Post Truth Era
16:26
Investigate the roots and repercussions of science denial, propaganda, and information suppression in the United States and China.
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