Unchecked: The architecture of disinformation
Curious SquidMisinformation and disinformation thrive in today’s technology landscape, and arguably present the greatest threat to modern society. Information architecture – the practice of designing and managing digital spaces – has an opportunity to intervene. This podcast looks at disinformation from an information architecture perspective, and considers ways to expand the practice of IA to address this new... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 12 | Founded | a year ago |
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Speaking to Dr. Ushma Upadhyay, Rachel and Dan dig into misinformation about abortion – who gets them, why they get them, and how they get them. You may be surprised by some of the answers. Dr. Upadhyay describes her research a... more
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For the 10th episode of Unchecked, Rachel and Dan talk to Dr. Amelia B. Finaret, food economist and clinical dietitian about the state of nutrition misinformation. With the release of the latest dietary guidelines – some of whi... more
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Zanagee Artis, a climate advocate and educator with Natural Resources Defense Council, joins Rachel and Dan to talk about disinformation in arctic and coastal drilling. Zanagee describes the challenges of addressing disinformat... more
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This episode of Unchecked deals with the sensitive topic of gun violence.
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Nick Suplina, Senior VP for Law & Policy at Everytown for Gun Safety joins Rachel and Dan to talk about the long-standing and persisten... more
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I really enjoyed hearing Amelia’s nutrition expertise when it comes to disinformation. The topic deserves a lot of attention-thank you!
Apple Podcasts5lamppost1988
United States2 months ago - It's about time!
Just caught the pilot, and will catch up on the rest of the episodes. Very promising topic, and timely. The pilot works on defining disinformation. I would like to know how the hosts would define information in its un-dissed state…
Apple Podcasts4cudspanUnited Statesa year ago
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A rigorous conversation around how disinformation operates within digital spaces, approached through information architecture. Across episodes, the show interrogates how misinformation shapes health, climate, politics, and technology, featuring guests who dissect cognitive biases, public health messaging, civic tech, and policy. Notable strengths include a consistent focus on practical IA strategies to counter misinformation, the involvement of researchers, designers, and policymakers, and a clear emphasis on ethics, accessibility, and storytelling to foster better understanding and engagement. The series stands out for linking theoretical IA concepts to real-world disinformation scenarios and for its multidisciplinary guest roster that spa... more
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