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Do prebunking and debunking protect against novel misinformation?
Misinformation can negatively influence belief formation and reasoning. To counter these influences, a range of countermeasures have been developed, the two dominant approaches being (proactive) prebunking and (reactive) debunking. While psychological research has revealed important insights into the efficacy of these interventions, the literature (1 ...
Li Qian Tay +3 more
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The politics and profit of disinformation in public health [PDF]
Disinformation is a coordinated or deliberate effort to knowingly circulate misinformation (i.e., false information) to gain money, power, or reputation.
Kim, Kristina +4 more
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IPSR Model: Misinformation Intervention through Prebunking in Social Systems
The rapid dissemination of misinformation through online social networks poses a growing threat to public understanding and societal stability. Prebunking, a proactive strategy based on inoculation theory, has recently emerged as an effective intervention to build cognitive resilience against misinformation before exposure. In this work, we investigate
Rai, Robert +2 more
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International Journal of CommunicationThis study evaluates the effectiveness of 3 misinformation-correction approaches—fact-based, narrative-based, and literacy-based—in countering politically polarized misinformation. Using a 2 (misinformation target: protesters vs.
Yunya Song +4 more
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Prebunking of Climate Change Conspiracy Theories
Abstract Prebunking seeks to prevent climate change conspiracy theories from gaining traction. This can be achieved by educating people about the discourse of conspiratorial thinking. Helping audiences identify the specifics of language use that contribute to anti-climate change narratives rooted in conspiracy theories means ...
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Analysis of pseudoscientific beliefs in quantum mechanics of high school students and teachers
Physical Review Physics Education Research[This paper is part of the Focused Collection in Investigating and Improving Quantum Education through Research.] The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the interest in the possible causes of the spread of science-based fake news.
Walter Sciarretta +5 more
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The affordable connectivity program and the access to the internet [PDF]
The paper discusses the issue of the access to the internet and of digital literacy starting from the analysis of the Affordable Connectivity Program launched by the Biden-Harris administration and whose funding has not been renewed by the Congress.
Bertolini, Elisa
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Leveraging Social Media for Genocide and Mass Atrocity Prevention: Understanding the Digital Toolbox [PDF]
As of 2024, more than 5 billion people—over half of the world's population—use social media. The immense popularity of these digital networks means that social media is the way that many, if not most people now learn about mass atrocities that are ...
Shannon Raj Singh
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Trustworthy Public Communications [PDF]
This report provides evidence-based insights and recommendations on how public communicators can strengthen the future of democracies by navigating (new) information ecosystems in ways that earn the trust and confidence of citizens.
SCHARFBILLIG Mario, SMILLIE Laura
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Disinformation 2.0 in the Age of AI: A Cybersecurity Perspective [PDF]
Why disinformation is a cyber ...
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