596K views · 9.9K reactions | How does misinformation spread, and what makes a fake fact so easy to believe? | TED-Ed | Facebook

Understanding why misinformation spreads can be a crucial first step in stopping it. In the first of a new video series on this topic, Dr. Sander van der Linden, professor of social psychology at the University of Cambridge, explains three key reasons misinfo can go viral—and why we need to stay mindful about what we read and share. 🧠🌐 Learn more in APA's "Mind Over Misinformation" interactive modules: at.apa.org/misinfo #misinformation #disinformation #psychology | American Psychological Asso