Misguided: The Newsletter
Matthew Facciani, PhD, Mike Nellis, Together Across DifferencesThe social science of misinformation, translated into practical skills for navigating today’s information landscape.
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Social scientist who studies misinformation, media literacy, and AI. Author of Misguided.
Entrepreneur and political strategist turned content creator. Exposing MAGA and fighting for democracy. Dad, husband, semi-happy Cubs fan.
Welcome! We have written a book, Beyond the Politics of Contempt - Practical Steps to Build Positive Relationships in Divided Times. We publish updates and articles related to the book by co-authors Doug Teschner, Beth Malow, and Becky Robinson.
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