UNC Professor Allison Lazard discusses the growth of cancer misinformation on social media
WPTF Afternoon News · WPTF FM 92.9 AM 680
March 6, 20266m 5s
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Show Notes
Cancer misinformation spreads on social media for a surprisingly sympathetic reason: people think they're helping. New research from UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media suggests that well-intentioned impulse can be redirected with a simple nudge. Allison Lazard of UNC-Chapel Hill joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss ways to correct misconceptions.