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Misinformation lends itself to social contagion – here’s how to recognize and combat it

  • Written by Shaon Lahiri, Assistant Professor of Public Health, College of Charleston
Misinformation lends itself to social contagion – here’s how to recognize and combat itMisinformation on social media has the potential to manipulate millions of people.Pict Rider/iStock via Getty Images Plus

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