Today: October 18, 2024
Today: October 18, 2024

Latest From H. Colleen Sinclair, Associate Research Professor of Social Psychology, Louisiana State University

Opinion

Some online conspiracy-spreaders don’t even believe the lies they’re spewing

These people share conspiracy theories to promote conflict, cause chaos, recruit and radicalize potential followers, make money, harass, or even just to get attention.

Some online conspiracy-spreaders don’t even believe the lies they’re spewing
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How to tell if a conspiracy theory is probably false

Conspiracy theories abound. What should you believe − and how can you tell?

How to tell if a conspiracy theory is probably false
News|Opinion|Technology

Disinformation is rampant on social media – a social psychologist explains the tactics used against you

Disinformation campaigns often use a set of rhetorical devices that you can learn to spot, like conspiracy narratives, good versus evil framing, and revealed secrets.

Disinformation is rampant on social media – a social psychologist explains the tactics used against you

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