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What we can do about rise of online hoaxes
Election officials warn that disinformation poses an unprecedented threat to democracy as the November election approaches. A new book takes a deep dive into the rise of conspiracy theories online, and what can be done to counter it. Steven Brill, author of "The Death of Truth," joins CBS News to discuss.