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How I Won a Disinformation Battle — But Lost the War

The Garden of Forking Paths • 2358 implied HN points • 14 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Disinformation Debunking Political Scandal Media influence Information Warfare
  1. Disinformation can be spread effectively by creating simple, captivating narratives.
  2. False information tends to stick in people's minds, even after being corrected.
  3. Debunking lies is important, but it's crucial to present the truth in a way that resonates with the audience and to address disinformation strategically.

Recommended Reading, Part III: Economics

Contemplations on the Tree of Woe • 791 implied HN points • 06 Mar 24
🚌 Education Economics Debunking
  1. The physiocratic curriculum delves deep into economics, highlighting a long reading list and raising unanswered questions.
  2. Classical economics is explored starting with Richard Cantillon, followed by influential figures like Adam Smith, David Ricardo, and Henry George.
  3. Alternative economic theories include Austrian economics, Austro-Classical synthesis, and American School, offering unique perspectives on trade, tariffs, and government intervention.

The Truth about 9/11 Truth

Skeptic • 47 implied HN points • 11 Sep 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Conspiracy Theories Debunking
  1. People believe in conspiracy theories for different reasons such as thinking it's better to believe a false positive than a false negative.
  2. Evidence and arguments are important when engaging with conspiracy theorists to counter their claims.
  3. Critically analyzing the events of 9/11, like the collapse of the World Trade Center buildings, can debunk common conspiracy theories.
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Ancient aliens

The End(s) of Argument • 0 implied HN points • 14 May 21
🚌 Education Research Debunking Teaching Investigation Mystery
  1. Theories about 'ancient aliens' have historical roots, but modern fascination often makes racist assumptions under the guise of explanation for ancient wonders.
  2. Online content surrounding ancient astronaut claims can lead to misinformation and often lacks credible sources, prompting critical evaluation.
  3. When encountering outlandish claims like astronaut statues in ancient structures, skepticism and fact-checking using diverse sources like Reddit, Wikipedia, and Atlas Obscura are essential to uncover the truth.