It's hard to stop misinformation once the cat is out of the bag, but studies show that one effective tactic (called inoculation theory, fittingly) is to teach people how to identify tricks used to spread misinformation in the first place, which is why it's important we talk about examples like this.

Given that presenting legitimate sources out of context has been shown to be a prevalent and effective misinformation tactic, it is critical that news editors stop undermining their science writers by using clickbait headlines that strip articles of much needed nuance and context.

For those of us that aren't news editors, we can help combat this form of misinformation by teaching each other to spot it. When you see a news article from a legitimate source being presented out of context to serve a bias narrative, highlight what the article is actually conveying in reality.

It takes two minutes to make a difference.

Haaaaaaate this. But also… come up with deadpan replies to derail/break the icebreaker?

CDC's recommendations for farmers re: bird flu outbreak in the US

1️⃣ Wear N95 respirators, eye protection, and gloves, and wash hands to reduce risk of infection when handling animals
2️⃣ Train workers to use PPE correctly