There's still time to join us on campus or by Zoom at 11am today as we welcome Dr. @vishplus.bsky.social from @hsph.harvard.edu for a guest lecture on countering misinformation in science. spr.ly/63325ABopx

The science is settled about the positive impact of immunizations says @vishplus.bsky.social as he speaks about the current misinformation and shares historic data on numerous diseases.

"Anyone can post misinformation or disinformation is equal. It's most influential when it originates from authoritative sources & is amplified by powerful actors and is produced in a deliberate, customized, and organized fashion." @vishplus.bsky.social spr.ly/63323AGxrZ

"If you dive deeper into data absenteeism, you get a much different picture on the difficulties in finding reputable information that different groups are experiencing," @vishplus.bsky.social

"If you want to address misinformation, it will be most effective at a systems level rather than the individual level. How do you increase access to accurate information over misinformation?" @vishplus.bsky.social

Answering questions about political polarization in public health, @vishplus.bsky.social explains we have to look at political party stances with more nuance rather than blanket statements about what "everyone" in one party or another believes.

ICYMI: This morning we had the pleasure of welcoming Dr. @vishplus.bsky.social from @hsph.harvard.edu who shared his expertise on crafting compelling and accurate public health messaging, and disrupting the spread of misinformation. spr.ly/63322AHEhp

🎧 If you enjoy our #podcast, we recommend that you also check out "Public Health on Call" E870, where Center Director Dr. Vish Viswanath discusses #misinformation—its origins, impact & how to fight it. https://podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/870-the-origins-impacts-and-challenges-of-misinformation

🎉 Huge thanks to all who joined "The Art of Well-Being," led by the amazing Rifka Verma, MPH ’25! Through #mindfulness, writing, & grounding, we explored powerful tools for emotional release. Congrats to Rifka on her graduation! 🎓💫 Stay tuned for more #wellbeing workshops next year.

(5 of 5) Health and happiness in cities (podcast) spoti.fi/3Z9QZZv @harvardlkscenter.bsky.social

Of possible interest: National Academies webinar + consensus report on "Understanding and Addressing Misinformation about Science," Dec 19, 11am ET. www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/und...