Join Dr. Leo Pekkala, the scientist at the forefront of fake news in Finland, the country with the number one ranking in resilience against misinformation in the world. As the director of Finland’s National Audiovisual Institute (KAVI), he has been instrumental in implementing a nationwide approach to teaching people how to critically analyze news, identify misinformation, and engage responsibly with digital content.

In this conversation, we'll be discussing the strategies behind Finland’s success, the challenges of fighting misinformation in today’s digital landscape, and how other countries can adopt similar approaches. His work has made Finland be seen as a model for media literacy education. What inspired this initiative, and what are the key lessons learned? Pekkala’s insights could offer crucial guidance in the global fight against misinformation.

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