Foolproof — Why Misinformation Spreads and How We Build Immunity
his episode of Crisis in Perception explores Foolproof by Sander van der Linden, a science-based explanation of why misinformation spreads so easily — and why traditional fact-checking often fails to stop it.
Rather than blaming ignorance, the book shows how normal cognitive biases, repetition, and emotional manipulation interact with digital platforms to produce widespread belief in falsehoods. The episode also examines psychological inoculation, a preventative approach designed to build resistance to manipulation before exposure occurs.
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