Misinformation and Fitness

When the internet first became widely used people assumed that
more information is always better.


Few people today would take genuinely take that stance especially
with the rise and rapid spread of misinformation and
disinformation as a result of the speed of the internet.


What is misinformation? False or misleading information spread
mistakenly or unintentionally


What is disinformation? False information which is intended to
mislead, especially propaganda issued by a government
organization to a rival power of the media


In this episode James and Robby discuss and attempt to answer the
following questions.


How do misinformation and disinformation play a role in fitness
today?


What can the fitness individual do to guard themselves against
misinformation in the health and fitness realm today?


What is the role of fitness coaches in combating
misinformation/disinformation?


When it comes to the fitness collective should we let people
engage in whatever fitness practice they want even if it is false
and harmful or institute a more stringent restriction on fitness
practices?


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