If you come across the same piece of misinformation several times, it will start to feel familiar – and familiar information feels more true.
- Associate Professor, School of Medicine and Psychology, Australian National University
We all have biases that impact what information we choose to accept and reject. But there are some ways we can train ourselves to become more discerning.
Instead of debunking false claims, psychology shows promoting the facts is a more effective way to fight the spread of misinformation.
Particularly for people with social anxiety, the prospect of reconnecting with the outside world could be daunting. But there are things you can do to make the transition a little easier.
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