Sinan Aral joins the "On the Move" panel to discuss his new book and the role that social media plays in the 2020 elections. (00:35)
A first-of-its-kind study found that when states close, re-open and then close again, it's less effective at stemming the spread of the virus.
"Just as our adversaries are launching a powerful and escalating attack on our democracy, we’re letting our guard down."
Facebook should be making more fundamental changes, like demoting fake news in search results and limiting reshares of false stories.
"As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ricochet across the country, the need for a coordinated response has never been more urgent."
“The cost of our uncoordinated national response to covid-19, it's dramatic,” said MIT economist Sinan Aral.
Prof. Sinan Aral writes: "Lacking comprehensive federal guidance, states are adopting policies that do not move in lockstep with one another.”
When leaders decide to open up against CDC guidelines, that can have an impact far beyond the borders of their homes. Prof. Sinan Aral, guest.
