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biggiesmalls570 t1_iw9u3ge wrote

The problem with the “war on misinformation” is that people with opposing views weaponize it to discredit their opposition. They twist words and situations to make them “misinformation”. We need to get back to teaching critical thinking skills so people can decide on their own what to believe. Attempting to police misinformation will only lead to more misinformation. It will be a vicious cycle that will end badly. Example: Covid vaccines don’t work. That statement is true and false. The vaccine doesn’t prevent the virus from spreading as they claimed over and over. But then it also prevents serious illness in many. If you twist the truth your only fanning the flames of people who were skeptical to begin with. Media needs to get back to reporting facts or I’m afraid it will be the end of journalism all together.

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asbruckman OP t1_iwbquwh wrote

The point of the study is that people fall into different groups, and if we are to design ways to help them then we need different approaches for each group?

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