Disinformation Pandemic: How to Fight It

Week 9 - argumentation, discussion

Summary

We discuss the topic of Flat Earth from a point of view of the conspirator and experienced how it is to speak with someone without rational arguments. We also learnt some theories regarding effective debates. And we reflected a lot. 

What problems do we face in the discussion?

  • Science as a religion
  • Cognitive dissonance
  • Motivated reasoning
  • Confirmation bias + other biases
  • Back-fire effect
  • Emotions
  • Argumentation fauls

Some approaches

  • Street epistemology (you can read it below)
  • IKEA effect
  • Debunking handbook (you can read it below)
  • Non-violent communication

Veronika's tips

  • Strategy
  • Relationship
  • Make them find the mistake
  • Active listening
  • Find common ground
  • Golden bridge
  • Don’t push

Additional sources

The Complete Street Epistemology Guide 1st Ed 1
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ConspiracyTheoryHandbook
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