1/ New occasional series: Nerdy Girls in the News!
As part of our scientific day jobs, your faithful NG team has done 140+ media spots about the pandemic (& counting!).
2/ To honor the work of the terrific journalists we support – all of whom are dedicated #infodemic fighters – we’ve decided to start sharing out a few of the Nerdies’ notable news appearances.
3/ First up: On a recent NBC panel, yours truly (Nerdy Girl Lindsey) provided tips about effectively surfing the COVID (mis)information waves. TL;DR:
nbcnews.to/33EIB8t
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1️⃣ Science is a METHOD, not a stable set of facts. Updating beliefs as better evidence accrues is a marker of credibility.
2️⃣ Uncertainty is hard on our 🧠, & can lead to poor decision-making. Be empathetic/non-judgmental.
3️⃣ Trust your friends, but verify their info sources.
5/ Fellow panelists were former COVID deniers who caught the disease with tragic consequences. All of them are now committed to spreading accurate information in the service of educating others. Their stories are powerful, and they are brave for sharing them.
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