Listen to a rich discussion between Dr. Robyn Gershon’s, Dr. Rachael Piltch-Loeb and an NYU Masters student Suiyue Cui on how the media plays a role in spreading information or misinformation. They discuss how gaps in public health messages and the science created a space and opportunity for rumors and disinformation to take flight.
They used the measles vaccine conspiracy theory as an example to highlight how misinformation can gain traction, and reversing the damage can turn into a very real and long-lasting challenge. Suiyue Cui adds some insight on how the situation unfolded in China, and how rumors and mistrust influenced peoples perceptions and behavior.
Listen to the full Podcast here.