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CDC Won’t Say "Vaccines Don't Cause Autism" Anymore
This is their “gold standard” now.
Published on SciLight
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Nov 20
Thinking as Freedom: Building Mental Immunity in a Noisy World
Philosopher Andy Norman joins me to discuss the mind’s immune system, how bad ideas spread, and how to strengthen our defenses against misinformation.
Nov 12
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Matthew Facciani
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37:26
How the World Talks About Science
Our new international study finds that science communication looks very different depending on culture, media systems, and access to technology.
Nov 3
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Matthew Facciani
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October 2025
Why This Misinformation Researcher Doesn't Use the Word “Misinformation” in Everyday Conversations
The word we often use to fight falsehoods might be the very thing keeping us from connecting.
Oct 31
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Matthew Facciani
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Three Media Literacy Must-Haves
Critical ignoring, open-minded thinking, and lateral reading are essential skills for navigating today’s information chaos.
Oct 29
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Matthew Facciani
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Everyday Extraordinary: Why We Believe in the Unbelievable
Barry Markovsky joins me to talk about his course on the paranormal, the science of belief, and finding wonder without the supernatural.
Oct 28
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Matthew Facciani
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1:02:48
The Overlooked Skill We All Need Online: Critical Ignoring
Thinking critically matters, but in today’s attention economy, knowing what to ignore may matter even more.
Oct 13
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Matthew Facciani
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How to Train Yourself to Be More Open-Minded and Less Easily Misled
New research shows that cultivating open-minded thinking can be taught, and that this simple shift improves our ability to tell facts from falsehoods.
Oct 10
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Matthew Facciani
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September 2025
Life After Academia: Building a Career in Science Communication
The future of Misguided, and how I’m turning research, courses, and consulting into a new path forward
Sep 24
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Matthew Facciani
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Class 4: Live Discussion
A recording of the live Q&A from Class 4 on how social media and AI influence our information ecosystem.
Sep 19
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Matthew Facciani
4
58:03
Class 4: How AI, Trolls, and Algorithms Shape What We See and Believe
The fourth lecture is now online! View it before our discussion on Thursday (9/18).
Sep 15
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Matthew Facciani
7
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18:29
Class 3: Live Discussion
A recording of the live Q&A from class 3 on media literacy.
Sep 12
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Matthew Facciani
7
58:40
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