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# conspiracies

This year

2023

conspiracies

Most fact-based counterarguments to conspiracy beliefs don't work, study finds

An analytical mindset and critical thinking skills are the most effective means of challenging conspiracy beliefs.

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Apr 6th 2023, 6:00 AM

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Talking Points

How to talk to your loved ones about misinformation without ruining Christmas

We talked to experts about how to approach that Facebook theory-loving family member.

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Dec 19th 2021, 7:00 PM

THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE

11 bizarre celebrity conspiracy theories that you'll probably lose hours to

Settle in. Make a cup of tea.

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Mar 25th 2017, 8:00 PM