Why misinformation spreads faster than truth – is the internet breaking our brains?

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Tomorrow night, the University of Regina is hosting the 2026 Woodrow Lloyd Lecture, open to the public. Professor Timothy Caulfield will tackle The Knowledge Crisis: How Did We Get Here and What Can We Do?, exploring how misinformation is impacting public health, trust, and society — and what science suggests we can do to cut through the noise. For a deeper dive, Evan chats with Professor Caulfield himself to discuss the talk and the challenges of navigating today’s chaotic information landscape.
11 Mar 1PM English Canada News Commentary

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