[New post] Professional skeptics on misinformation & hoaxes: anti-vaxx, Planned Parenthood

sskarthik posted: "Gabriela writes, "Hopes&Fears starts the week with this roundtable in which we invite four professional skeptics to discuss the ins and outs of busting a hoax. From Ben Radford, deputy editor of The Skeptical Inquirer, to Susan Gerbic, founder of Guer" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on SKarthik.info Professional skeptics on misinformation & hoaxes: anti-vaxx, Planned Parenthood by sskarthik Gabriela writes, "Hopes&Fears starts the week with this roundtable in which we invite four professional skeptics to discuss the ins and outs of busting a hoax. From Ben Radford, deputy editor of The Skeptical Inquirer, to Susan Gerbic, founder of Guerilla Skeptics on Wikipedia, we discuss the real potential dangers of misinformation and disinformation in the digital age." "It's an especially important conversation in light of the current threat to defund Planned Parenthood after the organization was targeted by a fraudulent anti-choice organization, as well as the resurgence of diseases that have been well under control for the better part of the past century due to the well-fueled -- and well-refuted -- rumor that vaccinations cause autism. "As the saying goes, 'A lie can travel... Read more... sskarthik | September 29, 2015 at 5:26 pm | Categories: Computers and Internet | URL: http://wp.me/p1eKZE-3mwN Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from SKarthik.info. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://sskarthik.wordpress.com/2015/09/29/professional-skeptics-on-misinformation-hoaxes-anti-vaxx-planned-parenthood/ Thanks for flying with WordPress.com