Canada’s Disinformation Crisis: The War For Your Mind

Описание: How can you spot and stop misinformation in Canada? In this episode of "The Sanity Project," host Bo Kauffmann breaks down the top tactics used to spread disinformation online—and what YOU can do about it.

Discover the five biggest red flags in viral fake news: emotional manipulation, anonymous sources, confirmation bias, half-truths, and clickbait headlines. Learn how misinformation about the 2023 Canadian wildfires spread across social media, and find out how fact-checkers like CBC, AFP, and Radio Canada keep Canadians informed and protected.

Whether you’re worried about fake news, online scams, or politically motivated content on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, or Instagram, this episode gives you practical tips to recognize and slow the spread of digital disinformation in Canada.

Keywords: Canadian misinformation, fake news in Canada, combating disinformation, media literacy, wildfire misinformation, fact checking, online scams, social media manipulation, emotional manipulation, confirmation bias, clickbait, anonymous sources, critical thinking, Canadian wildfires, AFP fact check, CBC verification, Radio Canada decrypteurs, protect truth, digital safety Canada.

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00:00 - Introduction: The Misinformation Dilemma
00:50 - Red Flag #1: Emotional Manipulation
01:00 - Red Flag #2: Questionable Sources
01:20 - Red Flag #3: Confirmation Bias
01:42 - Red Flag #4: The Half-Truth Tactic
02:02 - Red Flag #5: Clickbait
02:22 - Case Study: 2023 Canadian Wildfires
03:35 - Empowering Canadians: Spotting the Patterns
04:15 - Closing Thoughts: Stay Sharp

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