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Dave Jorgenson
Journalist and comedian known for creating short, humorous videos that explain news and media literacy; delivered the TED Talk on using humor to fight misinformation.
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Feb 23, 2026
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A surprisingly effective way to fight misinformation | Dave Jorgenson
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What if the best defense against misinformation isn’t panic, but a punchline? Journalist and comedian Dave Jorgenson explores how misinformation has proliferated throughout history — from the age of Plato to the era of viral TikToks. With his own short, absurdist sketches that explain the news, he shows how humor can cut through fear, spark curiosity and explore nuanced truth.Learn more about our flagship conference happening this April at attend.ted.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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