On Disinformation: How to Fight for Truth and Protect Democracy: Lee McIntyre in Conversation with The New York Times’ Tiffany Hsu - podcast episode cover

On Disinformation: How to Fight for Truth and Protect Democracy: Lee McIntyre in Conversation with The New York Times’ Tiffany Hsu

Sep 01, 202357 min
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In this episode of 92NY Talks, join bestselling author, scientific historian and philosopher Lee McIntyre for a conversation with New York Times technology reporter Tiffany Hsu about the relationship between scientific fact and democratic ideals — and his new book, On Disinformation: How to Fight for Truth and Protect Democracy. They discuss the historical roots of scientific denialism, the practical steps that ordinary citizens can take to fight back against scientific disinformation, and more.

The conversation was streamed live as part of the The 92nd Street Y, New York online talks series on August 24, 2023. 

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