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SUMMARY:English Debate Club : How to handle myths and misinformation
DESCRIPTION:Debate topic for **August 25** **Handling myths and misinformation** When people try to fight a myth\, they usually need to mention it first. But could talking about a false idea in the first place\, a…\n\nDebate topic for **August 25**\n\n**Handling myths and misinformation**\n\nWhen people try to fight a myth\, they usually need to mention it first.\nBut could talking about a false idea in the first place\,\nactually make someone more likely to believe it?\n\nExample: If someone says\, *“Climate change is not a hoax”* to correct someone who claims that it is.\nBy repeating the idea of climate change being a hoax\, the person may make the claim more familiar to others.\n\nOver time\, familiar information can feel more believable\, even when it is not true.\n\nSo: *Does debunking misinformation actually generally make it stronger\, because of the sheer fact the misinformation is even mentioned?*\n\nThis issue can be seen in debates about conspiracy theories and climate change denial.\nWhen false claims are repeated again and again\, people may remember the claims but forget whether they were true or false.\n\nAt the same time\, ignoring false information can also be dangerous because people may never hear the facts that correct it.\n\n*What is the best way to challenge a myth?*\n*Should we directly mention and explain false claims?*\n*Should we avoid repeating them and focus only on the facts?*\n\nat 18.00 Swedish time\, log onto https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83063138691\nMeeting ID: 830 6313 8691\nPasscode: EngDebate\n\nThe debate will begin about 18:05 or when most have gathered. The moderator\, Tobias\, reads the topic for the group\, combined with related questions that might get us thinking. Then we put our names in the chat if we want to speak\, and he calls on us (either in turn or else if someone has not spoken\, he gives them priority).\n\nMer info: https://www.meetup.com/intercambio/events/316182421/
LOCATION:Online event\, Stockholm
URL:https://www.meetup.com/intercambio/events/316182421/
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