Your Brain’s Blind Spots: How to Think Critically in the Disinformation Age with Dr. Brie Kara

We are living in the Disinformation Age — a time unlike any other in history. Never before have we been bombarded with so much information, yet so little clarity. Our feeds are flooded with misleading headlines, personal opinions disguised as facts, and viral narratives designed to manipulate us. Even the sharpest minds can fall for misinformation—so how do we learn to see through the noise? In this episode of The Scenic Route, I sit down with Dr. Brie Kara, a psychologist specializing in disinformation and media literacy, to break down:The real difference between misinformation and disinformation (and why it matters)Why our brains are wired to fall for cognitive biases and mental shortcutsHow disinformation campaigns hijack our instincts—and how to fight backPractical strategies to sharpen critical thinking and media literacy skillsWhy fact-checking isn’t enough—and what to do instead We’re constantly being pulled in different directions by algorithms, outrage-driven media, and our own subconscious biases. This episode will give you the tools to think more clearly, question more effectively, and reclaim your mental autonomy. Listen now and upgrade your brain’s operating system! Mentioned in this episode Brie Kara"s website On Instagram On Threads Thinking Fast & Slow by Daniel Kahneman New episodes drop every Tuesday.  See you on the Scenic Route. _____________________________________________________________________ READY FOR YOUR SCENIC ROUTE? Visit jenniferwalter.me — your cozy corner of the internet where recovering perfectionists come to breathe, dream, and embrace a softer way of living – while creating real change in their communities. Keep the conversation going: Instagram TikTok Threads DAILY DOSE OF CHILL Tap into your inner wisdom and let it guide you. Need a gentle nudge in the right direction? The Scenic Route Affirmation Card Deck Deck is your online permission slip to trust your inner compass. Grab yours and let"s see what wisdom awaits you today: 👉 Pull Your Daily Affirmation Card LOVE THE SHOW? If today"s episode hit different, leave a rating and review. Your words help other wandering souls find their way to the Scenic Route.