Popularity is not (always) expertise
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Popularity is not (always) expertise
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Summary
In this episode, Dr. Alex Iantaffi explores how social media can blur the lines between popularity and expertise, and even influence our perceptions and decision-making. They discuss epistemic injustice, innate biases, who is viewed as credible (and who isn't), and how to critically evaluate information by engaging media literacy principles.
Key topics include:
Social media's impact on perception of expertise
Epistemic injustice and biases in credibility
Differentiating between popularity and genuine expertise
Media literacy principles and critical thinking
Real-life consequences of conflating popularity with expertise
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