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·November 1, 2019·4 min read

A new way to know liars’ intent

The patterns of reasoning deceptive people use may serve as indicators of truthfulness, a new AI algorithm discovered. Researchers say reasoning intent is more reliable than verbal changes and personal differences when trying to determine deception. Read More

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·October 18, 2019·5 min read

Society is rejecting facts; medical researchers can help

As a growing number of the general population reject scientific facts or misinterpret findings, researchers call for other scientists to achieve and maintain research integrity to obtain greater public trust. Read More

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·July 27, 2019·5 min read

The politics of fear: How it manipulates us to tribalism

Using fear as a political platform has created a resurgence in feelings of tribalism. The utilization of fear as a political tool is uninformed, illogical and can result in increased social violence. A new study looks at the impact of the politics of fear on tribalism. Read More

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·June 24, 2019·4 min read

Fake news ‘vaccine’ works: ‘Pre-bunking’ game reduces susceptibility to disinformation

A new online game where users take on the role of fake news producers improves people's ability to discern real information from disinformation, irrespective of education, age, cognitive style or political views. Read More

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·May 11, 2017·5 min read

Stories of ‘Vaccine Injuries’ Are Influential, Even When People Don’t Believe Them

Researchers find disinformation regarding a link between vaccines and subsequent ill effects have a negative epidemiological impact, even when others don't believe the stories. Read More

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·February 16, 2017·5 min read

Social Exclusion Leads to Conspiratorial Thinking

Researchers report people who experience social exclusion are more likely to believe disinformation, fake news and conspiracies. Read More

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·January 25, 2017·6 min read

‘Psychology Vaccine’ Could Help Immunize Public Against Fake News on Climate Change

While misinformation can cancel our accurate statements about climate change, researchers report that delivering a 'vaccine, or preemptive exposure, to fragments of misinformation may cancel out the negative false news and help preserve the facts. Read More