Fri. 02/25 - The Meme Accounts Behind Misinformation

<p><strong><em>The meme accounts behind some of the spread of misinformation already this week, as well as some guidance for seeking out and sharing accurate information. Plus, seals that are being recruited by scientists to spy on whales. And the latest vaccine seeking authorization. </em></strong></p><p>Sponsors:</p><ul><li>Indeed, Get a free $75 credit at <a href="http://indeed.com/goodnews" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indeed.com/goodnews</a></li><li>Shopify, Get a 14-day free trial at <a href="http://shopify.com/kottke" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">shopify.com/kottke</a></li></ul><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.inputmag.com/culture/ukraine-russia-war-pages-instagram-meme-scams" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Scammy Instagram 'war pages' are capitalizing on Ukraine conflict</a> (Input)</li><li><a href="https://www.technologyreview.com/2022/02/25/1046495/how-to-share-information-russia-ukraine-invasion" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to avoid sharing bad information about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine</a> (MIT Technology Review)</li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/katestarbird/status/1496714317651083266?s=20&amp;t=2e-ijNgB6OIpGFgf47F8QQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Advice for not spreading misinformation</a> (Kate Starbird, Twitter)</li><li><a href="https://www.vox.com/down-to-earth/22945867/elephant-seals-listening-beaked-whales-ocean" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Scientists are recruiting elephant seals to eavesdrop on whales</a> (Vox)</li><li><a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2022/02/23/sanofi-gsk-to-seek-approval-for-covid-vaccine-candidate-that-prevents-100percent-of-hospitalizations.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sanofi, GSK to seek approval for Covid vaccine candidate that prevents 100% of hospitalizations</a> (CNBC)</li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/live/2022/02/23/world/covid-19-tests-cases-vaccine?utm_source=ground.news&amp;utm_medium=referral#a-new-covid-vaccine-shows-100-percent-eff