
Bite Back with Abbey Sharp· Folge 52
“The Algorithm Is Raising Our Kids — And It’s Pulling them into Deadly Rabbit Holes” - Teaching Media Literacy with Matthew Johnson
Dienstag, 11. November 2025 · 47 min
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Shownotes
Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:
• Introduction
• Why Media Literacy Matters Now More Than Ever
• How Algorithms Shape What We Think Is “True”
• Our Brains On Misinformation
• The Influence Economy: When Content Becomes Advertising
• Teaching Kids to Question Without Fear
• Why Saying “Just Don’t Believe Everything Online” Doesn’t Work
• How to Tell the Difference Between Facts and Feelings
• What Makes Some Narratives “Stick” So Easily
• Helping Loved Ones Who Are Falling Down the Rabbit Hole
• Empowerment & Building Critical Thinking Skills
References:
• mediasmarts.ca/resources-for-parents
Check in with today’s amazing guest: Matthew Johnson
• mediasmarts.ca
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