A new analysis reveals that there are few proven ways to pull someone down a conspiracy rabbit hole when they fall down a conspiracy rabbit hole. The study is a review of research on attempts to counteract conspiracy theories. Experts and r/ChangeMyView subreddit moderators offer 10 tips to debunk conspiracy theories convincingly and kindly.
Conspiration theories can tell us a lot about what’s going on in our societies and how they can be dangerous. People’s first instinct when engaging with conspiracy believers is often to try and debunk their ideas with factual and authoritative information. However, a new review finds that only some methods to counteract conspiracy beliefs are effective.
AI could be a valuable tool in the fight against conspiracy theories, by designing a chatbot that can help. In this lesson, students will learn what a conspiracy theory is, how people fall for them, and how to talk with family members and friends with differing views. Karen Douglas, PhD, discusses psychological research on how conspiracy theories start, why they persist, who is most likely to believe them, and whether…
📹 How to understand conspiracy theorists| Michael Shermer full interview
In this intimate interview, Michael Shermer explores how conspiracy theories undermine objective truth or the generally accepted …
📹 Why we are all attracted to conspiracy theories
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