Conspiracy theories are increasingly prevalent, but it is crucial to approach them respectfully and with empathy. It is essential to put yourself in their shoes and consider how it would feel if someone tried to tell you that the government was out. Experts and those who used to believe conspiracy theories offer advice on how to avoid rows this festive season. People’s first instinct when engaging with conspiracy believers is to try and debunk their ideas with factual and authoritative evidence. However, the term “conspiracy theory” is widely acknowledged to be a loaded term, and politicians use it to mock and dismiss allegations against them. The COVID-19 pandemic and the U.S. elections have provided fertile ground for conspiracy theories, with sometimes disastrous consequences. A CMU philosophy professor specializes in conspiracy theories and offers tips on how to talk to relatives who traffic in them. Experts and r/ChangeMyView subreddit moderators offer 10 tips to debunk conspiracy theories convincingly and kindly.
📹 How to Talk to Conspiracy Theorist Family & Friends
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📹 Jessica Yellin: How to Talk to Conspiracy Theorists
Jessica Yellin relays the best way to refute disinformation.
I tried the “I’ve never found the evidence” and the response was “Because the government/CIA has scrubbed it from existence”. I also asked “In 10-20 years when we’re not eating only 2oz of meat a month, what then?” The answer wasn’t that they were wrong but that “We stood up to the meat ban and won”.