Social media and the web are full of useful information for Americans who are considering a move to Europe. But they’re also full of outdated, incomplete, and outright bad information that can steer you wrong on a life-changing decision.

Behavioral analyst and educator Dr. Jennifer Weber shares her recommendations on how we can examine the information we find online and figure out if we can trust it.

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We’re Moving to Europe (Substack)

Dr. Jennifer Weber (Substack)

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Production Team
Host and Researcher: Casey Kelly-Barton – We’re Moving to Europe

Producer and Editor: Magdalena Laas – Unscripted Creatives

[00:00] Intro & Community Announcement

[01:14] Welcome to the Podcast

[01:46] Introducing Dr. Jennifer Weber

[02:20] Dr. Webber’s Background in Behavior Analysis

[03:11] Systems Thinking in Education

[04:06] Why She Started Writing on Substack

[04:29] Social Media's Impact on Thinking

[05:29] The Double-Edged Sword of Social Media

[06:35] How Social Media Shapes Engagement

[07:18] How to Check Ourselves Online

[08:12] Why Slowing Down Matters

[09:07] Media Silos & Losing Context

[10:16] Portugal Example & Public Reaction

[10:49] Breaking Out of the Silo Mentality

[12:09] Repetition vs. Evidence

[13:12] Three Critical Questions to Ask

[14:20] Critical Thinking & Mental Comfort

[15:13] Interrupting the Behavior Loop

[16:11] Algorithmic Influence and Personal Responsibility

[17:14] Learning How to Think in a Digital World

[18:28] Decoupling Emotion from Information

[19:05] Understanding the Function of Information

[19:45] Evaluating Data vs. Anecdotes

[21:24] How to Use Anecdotes Constructively

[22:59] Starting with Two Sources

[23:55] Misconceptions Around Sourcing

[24:49] Why Google or ChatGPT Aren’t Enough

[26:00] Teaching Better Research Habits

[27:11] Top Search Results vs. Quality

[28:09] Applying These Skills Across Life

[28:35] Dr. Weber’s Upcoming Course

[30:07] Summary of Key Takeaways

[31:11] Start Small, Build Better Habits

[32:13] Empowerment Through Verification

[32:54] Final Thanks & Closing

[33:27] Outro & Credits

Sound Library
All the music was composed especially for the We’re Moving to Europe podcast by Sage Barton. Copyright 2025, Sage Barton.