Misguided: Where Misinformation Starts, How It Spreads, and What to Do About It by Michael Facciani

Hannah Castner

doi:10.17763/t9n3z7w5f

January 5, 2026Harvard Educational Review

Misguided: Where Misinformation Starts, How It Spreads, and What to Do About It by Michael Facciani

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Key Points

This work aims to identify the sources and mechanisms that drive misinformation in society.
Literature review of conspiracy theories and misinformation phenomena.
Analysis of cultural influences on misinformation spread.
Exploration of potential strategies to counter misinformation.
Identifies key groups promoting misinformation, including anti-vaxxers and conspiracy theorists.
Highlights common traits among misinformation spreaders.
Suggests effective communication strategies to combat misinformation.

Implication

This book explores misinformation's roots, how it propagates, and suggests solutions for society, highlighting its cultural impact.

Abstract

Misguided: Where Misinformation Starts, How It Spreads, and What to Do About It by Matthew Facciani. New York: Columbia University Press, July 2025. 376 pp., $40.00 (paperback); $160.00 (hardcover); $39.99 (ebook). From flat-earthers and 5G conspiracy theorists to QAnon followers and anti-vaxxers,

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