Learn to recognise different tactics of information manipulation, disinformation and fake news with six videos on the European Parliament website.
Flooding the information space
The goal of the “flooding” disinformation tactic is to overwhelm people with contradictory versions of a story.
These conflicting versions aim to make people disengage or stop seeking facts altogether because of their confusion and doubt. This can erode trust in media and democratic institutions and lead to apathy and rejection of objective reality.
To fight back, you can rely on high-quality, fact-checked sources, and prioritise receiving accurate over quick information.
Spotting disinformation: Six tactics used to fool us
Source: Spotting disinformation
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