Protecting Truth in the Digital Age
We monitor, analyze, and combat disinformation to preserve the integrity of public discourse.
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Parenting in an Age of Disinformation: Strategies for Guidance Navigating the digital landscape as a parent presents unique challenges. The constant influx of information, both accurate and misleading, can make it difficult to guide children safely and effectively. This age of disinformation requires parents to adopt new strategies to help…
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Cognitive Biases: Why We Fall for Disinformation In today’s digital age, we’re constantly bombarded with information from countless sources. Discerning truth from falsehood has become a critical skill, yet our own brains often work against us. Cognitive biases, inherent shortcuts in our thinking, can make us susceptible to disinformation and fake news. Understanding these biases is the first step in protecting ourselves from manipulation and making more informed decisions. The Traps Our Minds Set: Common Cognitive Biases at Play Several cognitive biases contribute to our vulnerability to disinformation. One key player is confirmation bias, our tendency to favor information that…
