We’ve never had so much information.  But we don’t know what’s true.Billions of google searches occur daily, thousands of news items are published, hundreds of hours of content are uploaded on youtube, every minute.  Radio, television, news articles, podcasts.  We’re adrift in a storm of information chaos according to researcher Tim Caulfield who’s an expert on evaluating information and evidence.  He says what we believe to be true and what is actually true can be miles apart.  And that information can be dangerous.  How do we steer our way clear of misinformation that can mislead and even harm us?   INFO ON GUEST:Timothy Caulfield is a Professor in the Faculty of Law and the School of Public Health, and Research Director of the Health Law Institute at the University of Alberta.  https://www.ualberta.ca/en/law/faculty-and-research/health-law-institute/people/timothycaulfield.htmlHe’s the author of the new book “The Certainty Illusion: what you don’t know and why it matters.”   https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/authors/255688/timothy-caulfieldWe’d really appreciate your support! Please rate our podcast and subscribe and follow us on social @CRAMideas. Support the CRAM Podcast!Research shapes our lives, yet so much of it doesn’t reach the public. CRAM bridges the gap, bringing groundbreaking Canadian research to everyone. To keep this important work going, we need your support. CRAM is a registered charity, and Canadian donors will receive a tax receipt. Help us share the research that matters and donate using the link below. Thank you! https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/124993

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