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Misinformation more likely to use non-specific authority references: Twitter analysis of two COVID-19 myths

open access: yesHarvard Kennedy School Misinformation Review, 2020
This research examines the content, timing, and spread of COVID-19 misinformation and subsequent debunking efforts for two COVID-19 myths. COVID-19 misinformation tweets included more non-specific authority references (e.g., “Taiwanese experts”, “a ...
Joseph McGlynn   +2 more
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Debunking myths

open access: yesCalifornia Agriculture, 1979
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J Kendrick
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Fact-Checking and Check-Worthiness Determination on Tempo.co during Covid-19 Pandemic

open access: yesJurnal Aspikom, 2022
Fact-checking journalism appears with its purpose to improve the quality of information, especially during COVID-19, where hoaxes spread massively.
Annisa Nurul Hanifah   +1 more
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Debunking material induction [PDF]

open access: yesStudies in History and Philosophy of Science Part A, 2020
In this paper, we present an explanatory objection to Norton's material theory of induction, as applied to predictive inferences. According to the objection we present, there is an explanatory disconnect between our beliefs about the future and the relevant future facts.
Jonathan, Livengood, Daniel Z, Korman
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UNDERSTANDING CONSPIRACY THEORIES – A COMPARATIVE CASE STUDY [PDF]

open access: yesRomanian Intelligence Studies Review, 2023
The present research addresses one of the most pressing current challenges in fighting disinformation: conspiracy theories. Conspiracy theories have always existed in societies, however, at present, they have gained momentum due to their easy spread and ...
Ruxandra BULUC   +2 more
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Reducing conspiracy theory beliefs [PDF]

open access: yesPsihologija, 2015
This study aimed to look at possible ways to reduce beliefs in conspiracy theories and increase the intention to have a fictitious child vaccinated. One hundred and sixty participants answered an online questionnaire. Three groups were used. The
Stojanov Ana
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Book review: Steve Keen, Debunking economics

open access: yesAnnals of Spiru Haret University Economic Series, 2014
The world has reduced its economic growth rates since several decades ago. Besides, there have been periods of economic “moderation” and economic crisis.
Darío Ibarra ZAVALA
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Nietzsche as a Critic of Genealogical Debunking: Making Room for Naturalism without Subversion [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
This paper argues that Nietzsche is a critic of just the kind of genealogical debunking he is popularly associated with. We begin by showing that interpretations of Nietzsche which see him as engaging in genealogical debunking turn him into an advocate ...
Cueni, Damian, Queloz, Matthieu
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Facing Falsehoods: Strategies for Polite Misinformation Correction

open access: yesInternational Journal of Communication, 2022
Misinformation is a serious problem. One gap in misinformation correction research is understanding the role of relational concerns, particularly adherence to politeness norms within relationships.
Pranav Malhotra, Katy Pearce
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Debunking Arguments in Metaethics and Metaphysics [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Evolutionary debunking arguments abound, but it is widely assumed that they do not arise for our perceptual beliefs about midsized objects, insofar as the adaptive value of our object beliefs cannot be explained without reference to the objects ...
Korman, Daniel Z.
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