Ring True explores the role of politics, psychology, and tech giants in the spread of misinformation in science. The six-part miniseries will also examine how research, policymaking, and journalism help or hurt the spread of misinformation. Charles Arthur likens the gradual but eventual threat of misinformation to global warming. He calls it social warming. In this episode, we look at three key issues in science: vaccination, climate change, and the Flat Earth movement.

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Cannot wait for the next episode? Read, watch or listen to some of the resources quoted in today's podcast.

Watch the 2018 documentary, Behind The Curve on Netflix.

Also, listen to consultant paediatrician Datuk Dr Zulkifli Ismail, speaking at the BFM Health & Living Jr 2018 event about halal vaccination and vaccine-related conspiracies.

Produced by: Tina Carmillia

Presented by: Caroline Oh

Tags:  Bigger Picture,  Live and Learn,  Ring True,  misinformation,  science,  vaccination,  climate change,  flat earth,  conspiracy theory,  ringtrueonbfm,  Education,  Energy, Environment,  Environment/Sustainability