Misinformation: What can you trust in this day and age?

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10/14/24 • 58 min

Welcome back to This Will Get Messy.
Winter is kicking in for real now so Mars is thinking of her escape next summer to Tomorrowland. Until then she’s picked up her dance classes again to keep her busy. Meanwhile, Roberto’s mum is getting good at salsa and Roberto is wondering whether she will keep up the habit when he’s gone.
In an era overflowing with information, discerning truth from fiction feels increasingly daunting. This week, your hosts dive into the murky waters of misinformation, tackling everything from LinkedIn exaggerations to AI-generated explicit content. They explore the naivety of believing everything at face value, and how social media often serves as a double-edged sword—offering food recommendations while also bombarding us with clickbait and dubious marketing schemes. Expect a lively conversation about fake reviews, greenwashing, and the bizarre reality of dynamic ticket pricing. Let’s together untangle the complexities of trust in today’s hyper-connected world.

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