Misinformation Nation: Conspiracy Theories In The Digital Age
We speak with two conspiracy experts about how these stories arise, why they’re so pervasive online and how artificial intelligence can make these narratives more difficult to detect.
Northwestern University Sub-categories:
- Auditory Neuroscience Laboratory (1)
- Center for Sleep and Circadian Biology (2)
- Kellogg School of Management (2)
- Mesulam Center for Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer’s Disease (1)
- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (6)
- Northwestern University School of Law (1)
- Potocsnak Longevity Institute (1)
Northwestern University is a private research university in Evanston, Illinois. Founded in 1851, Northwestern is the oldest chartered university in Illinois and is ranked among the most prestigious academic institutions in the world. (Wikipedia)
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Unraveling The Mysteries Of Alzheimer’s Disease
Two experts join us to discuss the latest in Alzheimer’s research and why studying this type of illness continues to be a challenge.
Sleeping In Zero Gravity: How Astronauts Train For Months Or Years Up In Space
Dr. Emmanuel Urquieta and Dr. Fred Turek join Viewpoints this week to help us understand some of the large, short and long-term health impacts of spending months or years in orbit.
When Lightning Strikes Twice: One Man’s Journey Through a Pair of Tragedies
We speak with Dr. Alan Townsend about this harrowing period through grief and how he evolved from writing online about science to much more personal experiences.
Is The Era Of Dating Apps Really Over?
We delve into the current landscape of dating online, its challenges (and upsides) and what’s next for the millions of singles looking to form new relationships.
Are Humans Building Our End? The Debate Around Artificial Intelligence & Its Conscious State
We speak with two experts about this ongoing debate and what challenges lie ahead for these quickly evolving systems.
Separating Fact From Fiction: Are You a Victim of Misinformation?
Experts discuss how conspiracy theories arise, why they’re so pervasive online, and why artificial intelligence may make these narratives more difficult to detect.
The Interesting Origins of Cannabis
We speak with highly acclaimed pharmacology expert Dr. Richard Miller about the global history of cannabis and its controversial record over the last 70 years of American history.
