Fighting fake news w/ Science Sam

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05/14/20 • 30 min

Not sure what to do with all the COVID-conspiracy theories flying around? Finding yourself arguing on social media while your blood pressure rises and your friend/follower count drops?!?! Um, I FEEL YA. So I called up my dear friend and legit science super-star, Dr. Samantha Yammine (aka Science Sam), to break down exactly why #fakenews spreads so easily and what we can do to constructively and compassionately champion facts based in real math and science - something we have the power and responsibility to fight for.

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Follow Science Sam on Instagram and YouTube

Today’s show notes & links: themathguru.ca/maththerapy/samanthayammine

Reach Vanessa on all socials: @themathguru

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