Learn to recognise different tactics of information manipulation, disinformation and fake news with six videos on the European Parliament website.
Taking advantage of the confirmation bias
Disinformation spreaders might use content aligned with the beliefs and values we already hold to manipulate us.
We tend to trust information that aligns with our beliefs, a phenomenon known as confirmation bias.
Disinformation spreaders use this to appeal to specific audiences’ pre-existing views.
To avoid manipulation, think of your personal blind spots, pause to critically evaluate information that feels validating and double-check before sharing.
Spotting disinformation: Six tactics used to fool us
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