# The moral side of misinformation: UnSpun journal club

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Podcast: [Unspun](https://stenobird.com/podcast/unspun-6601575)
Published: 2026-01-27T02:29:52+00:00
Episode link: https://mswmedia.com/show/unspun/
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## Resource

Most efforts to stop misinformation focus on helping people recognize what’s wrong. But new research suggests that knowledge isn’t always the problem. Sometimes people share misinformation on purpose—because it feels useful, political, or appealing. This editon of UnSpun journal club breaks down Moral Deliberation Reduces People’s Intentions to Share Headlines They Recognize as “Fake News ” by Daniel A. Effron Judy Qiu, Deborah Shulman These authors report on a reason why people might sometimes share information they know isn't true and found a way to discourage it. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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