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👤 Joined on 22 January 2025
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@nasem-sbs.bsky.social@nasem-sbs.bsky.social → @sbs.nationalacademies.orgSocial media is a funhouse mirror. I gave a talk yesterday at the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine about how social media distorts our perceptions. It's not a mirror, it’s a false polarization machine where the most extreme voices on any issue dominate the conversation.
Show PostA number of factors have contributed to the declining quantity and quality of #ScienceNews, making it easier for science #misinformation to spread. Our November 13 webinar will examine these new challenges and suggest ways to bolster science #journalism: https://ow.ly/Zm2Q50Xm4S3
Show PostI'm giving a talk on "How Social Media Misleads Us about Public Opinion" to The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering & Medicine in DC Watch it online or in person: www.nationalacademies.org/event/45948_11-2025_beware-the-funhouse-mirror-how-social-media-misleads-us-about-public-opinion
Show PostToday is #WorldStatisticsDay, a time to reflect on the importance of data in everyday life — from forecasting the weather to choosing where to live. Learn what makes federal statistics trustworthy from our recent resource: https://ow.ly/Wyuk50XfbgK
Show PostI’m excited to see this report released, and proud that @wtgrantfdn.bsky.social is supporting outreach to encourage engagement with the report.
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