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Can you inoculate people against misinformation before they even see it? This study says yes (www.niemanlab.org)

submitted 2 years ago by alyaza@beehaw.org to c/news@beehaw.org

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[–] zksmk 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

As far as I understood it, and based on that one sample video, these videos mostly deal with and spotlight the usage of logical fallacies and manipulation tactics, used by any ”side” engaged in a misinformation campaign. So the only way they could be biased is by the generalised examples they use to explain the concepts, which should be minimal, if the people watching them actually do learn a new skill that can be applied to various scenarios (even the prebunking videos themselves!).

I really like this, and hope it kicks off, and doesn't get corrupted too much. It's teaching people critical thinking skills, and even more importantly imo, more emotional self-awareness.