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What does folklore have to do with COVID anyway?  And have you ever wanted to know what the difference between gossip and rumour is?  Why does it even matter?  And how big an X-Files fan is Nathan anyway?

Find out by listening (and using a bit of imagination on what the slides looked like) if you're concerned about the reptilian cabal that runs the podcast!  On September 28, Memorial University professor John Bodner virtually visited the Comox Valley to talk conspiracy theories all the way from his new home in Corner Brook, Newfoundland.  (John was formerly a Cumberland resident!)  You can see his co-authored book here from our library.  Totally fascinating!

Further reading/reference that you might check out:

• The SLAP test  (see graphic below)
  • If you like the SLAP test, you will definitely like the CRAAP test.  (And we are just so enjoying these tools for being discerning about information!)
• The Social Media Lab at Ryerson University with a free speaker series
• Some academic articles about rumor, gossip, and urban legend (you'll need your library card #).