“The Algorithm Is Raising Our Kids — And It’s Pulling them into Deadly Rabbit Holes” - Teaching Media Literacy with Matthew Johnson

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Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Introduction Why Media Literacy Matters Now More Than Ever How Algorithms Shape What We Think Is “True” Our Brains On Misinformation The Influence Economy: When Content Becomes Advertising Teaching Kids to Question Without Fear Why Saying “Just Don’t Believe Everything Online” Doesn’t Work How to Tell the Difference Between Facts and Feelings What Makes Some Narratives “Stick” So Easily Helping Loved Ones Who Are Falling Down the Rabbit Hole Empowerment & Building Critical Thinking Skills References: mediasmarts.ca mediasmarts.ca/resources-for-parents Check in with today’s amazing guest: Matthew Johnson mediasmarts.ca Disclaimer:…