By Evan Saperstein The ongoing spread of misinformation poses a threat to our public health and democracy. While there is more access to information now than at any other time in human history, the same is true of misinformation. Mass dissemination of information is nothing new. It dates back many years — from the development of the printing press to the invention of radio, television, and film. Fewer sources of information, however, made it more difficult to spread misinformation. Since the advent of the Internet and social media, misinformation has become increasingly prevalent. Social media…