Tai Asks Why

How do I know what's true on the internet?

It’s easier than ever to be bamboozled by bad information. Tai tries to figure out how to spot misinformation and disinformation and how to stop them from spreading.

Tai learns how to protect himself online

Tai was shocked to read that eating watermelons can kill you! But then he did some research and realized that's not true. The real danger is misinformation. (CBC)

It's easier than ever to be bamboozled by bad information. Tai and his friends are no exception—even smarty pants like them fall for things online. In this episode, Tai tries to figure out how to spot misinformation and disinformation and how to stop them from spreading.

This week Tai spoke with: 

  • Andrea Bellemare, a CBC journalist who specializes in covering disinformation 
  • Seema Yasmin, disease expert 
  • Jimmeka Anderson, media literacy expert and creator of I Am Not the Media

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