PinnedTed GriffithWelcome to Theatre of LiesWelcome to Theatre of Lies — a blog about lies, misinformation, and their power to manipulate us. More that identifying these distortions…May 24, 2023May 24, 2023
Ted GriffithAnti-vax media misuse results from massive COVID19 study, playing to the biases of their audiences.In one corner, vaccine researchers use the analysis of large-scale data to declare vaccines are safe. In the other corner, a publication…Feb 28Feb 28
Ted GriffithWho stands up for lies about Canada?Canadian politicians shout the word “misinformation” at each other in the House of Commons, but say not a word on it to protect our…Jan 2Jan 2
Ted GriffithAlberta to give misinformation a seat at its cabinet table.Alberta may be Canada’s most American province, and often Texas-like in its culture. Lots of ranches, even more oil, a fondness for cowboy…Nov 22, 2023Nov 22, 2023
Ted GriffithIf media wants to fight misinformation, then its editorial boards have to start calling it out.Canadians have become used to calling out the lies of the American right and its standard bearer for misinformation and hyperbole, former…Nov 3, 2023Nov 3, 2023
Ted GriffithMisinformation and Persuasion (or what I learned from Donald Trump)How three years of research into lies and misinformation helped me better understand that persuasion is both an art and science.Oct 3, 2023Oct 3, 2023
Ted GriffithAnti-LGBTQ+ legislation is not about protecting children.The lies, their repetition, and now widespread legislation is giving people permission to express their hate.Jun 12, 2023Jun 12, 2023
Ted GriffithSweet lies are easy to swallow.If a corporate social responsibility program is failing, yet continues to be promoted — is it a lie?Jun 2, 2023Jun 2, 2023
Ted Griffith“Existential Threat” — another term bites the dust.Washington Post op ed declares the too-often used term now meaningless as America’s writers go on strike, and prove it.May 24, 2023May 24, 2023