Carnegie Mellon University
March 24, 2020

Baruch Fischhoff speaks with the LA Times

EPP's Baruch Fischhoff spoke with the LA Times to discuss why you should stop obsessing about coronavirus news, and how to do it. Fischhoff, a noted psychologist and decision scientist, recommends choosing three print media sources and one local public health agency to follow. Then check in on their coronavirus coverage once a day. When asked why he emphasized print media over radio or tv, Fischhoff said, "remember that the expertise of TV and radio is to keep you listening and to engage you.”

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