In the 14th episode of the **M3 Bearcast**, host Malcolm Travers sits down with **Kostner Guyton** for a wide-ranging dialogue on the state of truth, critical thinking, and social justice in the modern age. Kostner, who works in leadership and science communication at the **Georgia Aquarium**, brings a unique perspective on how to engage the public with complex information without being condescending.
### **Inside This Episode**
This conversation explores the intersections of science, media, and personal philosophy:
**The Literacy Crisis:** A look at mandatory media literacy classes in high schools and the essential skill of discerning truth from headlines in an era of misinformation.
**Vaccine Hesitancy & Science Denial:** Understanding the psychological roots of anti-vax sentiment, the impact of political leadership on public trust, and the "rabbit hole" of armchair research.
**The Ethics of Forgiveness:** A deep dive into whether forgiveness is a necessary gift for oneself or if "acceptance" is a more realistic strategy for dealing with toxic individuals.
**Media Responsibility:** Discussing the sensitive reporting surrounding the death of Michael K. Williams and how the media handles addiction and cause of death.
**Modern Cultural Battles:** Examining the bans on Critical Race Theory in schools and the complex debate over contextualizing or removing Confederate monuments like Georgia's Stone Mountain.
**The "Apple Sauce":** A lighter look at the convenience and pitfalls of the Apple technology ecosystem.
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