The hottest Misinformation Substack posts right now

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The Twisted Path of Trust

Integrity Talk • 99 implied HN points • 11 Jun 23
🔬 Science Misinformation
  1. Undebated findings can undermine scientific institutions.
  2. Trusting sources on social media can lead to following problematic individuals.
  3. Addressing and critiquing dubious studies is crucial to maintain scientific integrity.

Vax Facts: Do the Polio Vaccines Used In the U.S. Stop Infection and Transmission of the Polio Virus?

Injecting Freedom • 45 implied HN points • 08 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Misinformation
  1. The post discusses whether the polio vaccines used in the United States can stop infection and transmission of the polio virus, focusing on the IPV vaccine mandated for grades K-12.
  2. It questions the effectiveness of the vaccine in preventing polio transmission in school settings, prompting readers to consider their answer of 'Yes' or 'No'.
  3. To access the full post and answer, readers are encouraged to subscribe for a 7-day free trial to the Injecting Freedom newsletter.

MAHA Alliance press conference video: "We will never do that study" -- Tony Fauci

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 14 implied HN points • 15 Feb 25
🏥 Health Politics Misinformation
  1. Tony Fauci stated that there will never be a study comparing vaccinated and unvaccinated groups, which raises questions about vaccine transparency.
  2. Del Bigtree emphasized that the NIH has refused to conduct a specific study that could potentially harm vaccine companies.
  3. The lack of willingness to perform these studies brings up concerns about the motivations behind promoting vaccines and the handling of misinformation.

✅ Monday briefing: Exiting Russia, brand vandals, war misinformation, niche podcasts, local media newsletters, Socially Mobile, Twitter downvote, Google Analytics, and more...

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 59 implied HN points • 21 Mar 22
📰 News Misinformation
  1. Over 400 companies have stopped doing business in Russia due to the war in Ukraine, but some still remain there. Yale researchers are tracking these corporate decisions.
  2. Niche podcasts are becoming popular and can make money through sponsorships and branded content. They offer creative and focused storytelling.
  3. Twitter has added a downvote feature to help users filter out unwanted content. This change is now available on both Android and iOS apps.
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Losing Our Senses part 1

Theory Matters • 1 implied HN point • 10 Dec 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Misinformation
  1. Online platforms and popular long-form media have few editorial guardrails, letting conspiratorial, racist, and extremist ideas reach massive audiences and pollute public discourse.
  2. Relying on a laissez-faire market of ideas only works if people can tell fact from fiction, so unlimited free speech fails without better public education and respect for expertise.
  3. When aesthetics and ‘vibes’ replace rigorous debate, democracy and responsible politics suffer, so we need stronger political education, editorial standards, and safeguards to stop extremism normalizing.

Happy Holidays

Conspirador Norteño • 40 implied HN points • 24 Dec 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Misinformation
  1. The blogger will continue exploring deceptive uses of generative AI related to the 2024 U.S. election season.
  2. There will be a focus on dissecting and debunking misleading coverage of misinformation in mainstream publications.
  3. Less content will be dedicated to consolidating older threads from Twitter, with a shift towards discussing other platforms like Bluesky and Mastodon.

Information Disorder Syndrome

Who is Robert Malone • 14 implied HN points • 12 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Misinformation
  1. Information disorder is when people share false information, whether on purpose or not. It can be categorized into three types: misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation.
  2. There are different levels of severity for this 'syndrome.' The mildest level involves sharing false info without intending to harm, while the most severe level involves sharing harmful false information on purpose.
  3. Managing information disorder requires careful handling of false information and may need community engagement and counseling for those who repeatedly share harmful content.

SPECIAL TUESDAY VSRF LIVE TONIGHT: Episode 205 with Dr. Brian Hooker, PhD.

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 1 implied HN point • 25 Nov 25
🏥 Health Politics Misinformation
  1. Tonight's episode features Dr. Brian Hooker talking about the COVID Index, a new tool for understanding COVID-related science. It's a database that collects important research that was ignored during the pandemic.
  2. The COVID Index aims to show the evidence that was left out of the public conversation about COVID. It includes studies, articles, and testimonies that provide a fuller picture of the pandemic.
  3. Dr. Hooker will explain how to use the Index and why it's important for anyone wanting to learn more about the actual science and information surrounding COVID.

Learning from the Current Crisis

DruGroup • 59 implied HN points • 28 Sep 21
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Misinformation
  1. Crises compound rather than just add up. When multiple crises happen at once, it’s much harder to cope than when dealing with them one by one.
  2. Distrust in leaders spreads easily. When people start to distrust one authority figure, they often end up distrusting others too, which can damage organizations.
  3. Misinformation is a constant challenge. Leaders need to communicate clearly and consistently to combat false information, despite some people believing the wrong things.

Vax Facts: Do the Tetanus Vaccines Used in the U.S. Stop Infection and Transmission of the Tetanus Bacterium?

Injecting Freedom • 29 implied HN points • 12 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Misinformation
  1. Tetanus vaccines used in the U.S. are part of a combination vaccine mandated for grades K-12 to prevent transmission of tetanus in school settings.
  2. Some believe that the tetanus vaccine stops infection and transmission of the tetanus bacterium.
  3. There is a 7-day free trial to access more information on the effectiveness of tetanus vaccines in preventing infection and transmission.

I have some questions for Elon Musk

Weaponized • 51 implied HN points • 17 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Misinformation
  1. Elon Musk needs to take responsibility for his decisions, especially if he associates with controversial figures.
  2. Proper interviews with Elon Musk should provide challenging questions about his platform management, decision-making, and claims.
  3. Elon Musk should be held accountable for actions such as re-platforming neo-Nazis and dismantling Twitter's verification system.

Goebbels was right (on this point)

Klement on Investing • 3 implied HN points • 08 Aug 25
💰 Finance Misinformation
  1. Many young people are getting financial advice from social media, which can be risky because there's a lot of misinformation out there. It's important to be careful and fact-check what you hear online.
  2. A study showed that if people see a piece of misinformation multiple times, they are more likely to believe it, especially if they feel confident in their financial skills. Repeated exposure can make false information seem true.
  3. Overconfident investors, often young men, tend to fall for repeated financial lies more than others. This overconfidence can lead to risky investment choices, especially in trends like cryptocurrency.

My latest email to Santa Clara County

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 10 implied HN points • 13 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Misinformation
  1. The government often disregards questions about their health data, which leads to frustration. People want clear explanations about their findings, especially regarding health issues.
  2. When faced with criticism, some officials prefer to avoid the conversation instead of providing evidence or clarification. This lack of dialogue can contribute to confusion and misinformation.
  3. There is a belief that accepting the CDC's guidelines without question is more common than engaging in an open discussion about alternative data. This mindset can hinder progress in public health understanding.

My $100,000 offer to UC Santa Cruz

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 8 implied HN points • 21 Oct 24
🏥 Health Politics Misinformation
  1. There's a challenge to UC Santa Cruz about their vaccine policies, proposing a debate where students decide the outcome.
  2. If the university's vaccine policy is better than the challenger's, they get $100,000; if not, UC Santa Cruz pays that amount to another organization.
  3. The university recently limited its use of social media to reduce misinformation, highlighting differing views on what misinformation really is.

The Gell-Mann Amnesia Effect

The Corbett Report • 19 implied HN points • 10 Dec 23
📰 News Misinformation
  1. Journalists often get basic facts wrong because they aren't experts in the subjects they cover.
  2. The Gell-Mann Amnesia Effect explains how we forget media errors right after reading them.
  3. To counteract media manipulation, we should remember that what we consume may be inaccurate and biased.

Do the Diphtheria Vaccines Used in the U.S. Stop Infection and Transmission of the Diphtheria Bacterium?

Injecting Freedom • 15 implied HN points • 15 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Misinformation
  1. The diphtheria vaccine in the US is part of a combination vaccine mandated for grades K-12 to prevent transmission in schools.
  2. The diphtheria vaccine works to stop infection and transmission of the diphtheria bacterium.
  3. The belief behind the mandate is that the vaccine helps prevent the spread of diphtheria within the school setting.

Congressional News

Who is Robert Malone • 15 implied HN points • 05 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Misinformation
  1. A report uncovers how the National Science Foundation funds automated tools for online censorship, attempting to keep its actions hidden.
  2. Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene introduces the Matthew Lawrence Perna Act of 2024, addressing fair treatment of nonviolent political protestors and government accountability.
  3. John Strand, facing a 32-month prison sentence, rejected a plea deal after being found guilty in relation to the events of January 6, with media portrayal seen as biased and sensationalized.

Who Broke America?

Daniel Pinchbeck’s Newsletter • 15 implied HN points • 21 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Misinformation
  1. The disintegration of America is believed to be caused by internal factors like financialization of the economy and wealth concentration, as well as external influences like Russian disinformation.
  2. Misinformation and conspiracies have been fueled by the fast, reactive, and emotionally-driven nature of social media, creating a sense of urgency and blurring the line between what is emotionally urgent and what is genuinely important.
  3. As society grapples with a reality where traditional definitions and concepts are losing meaning, there is a need to find ways to address the confusion, mistrust, and division to move towards a more coherent and unified collective movement.

An open invitation to resolve the vaccine misinformation problem

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 7 implied HN points • 15 Oct 24
🏥 Health Politics Misinformation
  1. Misinformation about vaccines can seriously harm people, and we can't fix it with threats or censorship. It needs open discussions based on science.
  2. Health authorities are currently avoiding conversations about vaccine misinformation, which makes it harder to address the issue effectively.
  3. Censorship doesn't work for solving debates about vaccines. Instead, we should encourage public discussions to find out the truth and potentially save lives.

Reality Distortion Fields

Perspective Agents • 18 implied HN points • 19 Oct 23
🕹 Technology Misinformation
  1. Reality distortion fields can be created by charismatic leaders, media outlets, and technology to influence perceptions and beliefs.
  2. Misinformation and disinformation campaigns during conflicts like the Hamas-Israeli conflict illustrate the challenges in verifying reality and the impact of digital manipulation.
  3. The rise of automated agents and generative AI poses a threat to political persuasion and calls for critical thinking, media literacy, and diverse information sources to combat distorted realities.

I finally was able to talk to a top official at FDA media relations live. Here's what happened...

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 12 implied HN points • 15 Mar 24
🏥 Health Politics Misinformation
  1. The individual made multiple attempts to contact the FDA regarding various concerns, but did not receive any response.
  2. Despite lack of response, the individual was able to connect with a live member of FDA media relations leadership and presented their offer for a public dialog to address differences.
  3. While unsure of FDA's willingness to engage in public discussion, the individual finds the connection made with FDA media relations leadership intriguing.

✅ Monday briefing: WaddsCon, connections counter misinformation, print plummets, book review, saying sorry, royal communication, global risks, Wikipedia guidance, image to text, and more…

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 17 Jan 22
📰 News Misinformation
  1. WaddsCon is looking for media case studies and new ideas to help improve media relations. If you have something to share, they want to hear from you.
  2. Connections and trustworthy communities can help fight misinformation. Most people just consume content, so good information sharing is really important.
  3. Most print media is losing readers, moving towards digital as audiences change. The only print that saw growth recently was The Metro as commuters returned to offices.

Misinformation Squares

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 5 implied HN points • 30 Nov 24
🏥 Health Politics Misinformation
  1. The Vaccine Safety Research Foundation (VSRF) has had a successful year revealing important data about vaccine safety. They share evidence and hold discussions on issues related to vaccines and health policies.
  2. The annual fundraiser, called 'Misinformation Squares,' will be a fun event featuring knowledgeable guests discussing vaccine awareness. It's set for December 5, 2024, and aims to raise support for safety research.
  3. VSRF offers ways for people to get involved through donations, purchases from their shop, and even participating in raffles. Supporting their efforts helps promote transparency in vaccine safety.

Gates Foundation isn't interested in stopping vaccine misinformation

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 10 implied HN points • 17 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Misinformation
  1. Gates Foundation doesn't want a public discussion to address COVID vaccine misinformation
  2. The author proposed involving 'misinformation spreaders' and Gates Foundation experts in a dialogue, but received no response
  3. The foundation chose not to engage in resolving differences on vaccine safety and efficacy through open conversation

The single most misleading graph of the pandemic

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 4 implied HN points • 24 Oct 24
🏥 Health Politics Misinformation
  1. A graph shows that vaccinated people are much less likely to die from COVID compared to those who are unvaccinated. This sounds convincing to get vaccinated.
  2. However, the graph might be misleading and doesn't tell the full story behind the numbers.
  3. The author offers more insights about why the graph is deceptive and argues against getting vaccinated.