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The Psychology Behind Conspiracy Theories

The Full ApertureJune 27, 2023June 27, 2023

Conspiracy theories—claims and narratives that contest or misrepresent established facts about significant events—are a ubiquitous part of our culture. From notions of a faked moon landing to theories about the...

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Disinformation – A Guide to Reliable Sources

Evan S. TallasJune 21, 2023June 21, 2023

In the age of information overload, it is easy to get overwhelmed by the amount of news, opinions, and data that we encounter every day. How can we tell what...

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10 Things You Can Do to Detect Bias in the News

The Full ApertureMarch 24, 2023March 24, 2023

In today's world, we are constantly exposed to different sources of information, from social media to newspapers to TV channels. However, not all information is equally reliable or trustworthy. Some...

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The Impact of Deepfake Technology on the Spread of Misinformation

The Full ApertureMarch 23, 2023March 24, 2023

Deepfakes and Fake News: The Growing Threat to Democracy Deepfakes are videos or audio recordings that have been manipulated using artificial intelligence to make it appear as if someone is...

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How to Identify Clickbait

The Full ApertureMarch 21, 2023March 22, 2023

Clickbait is a term used to describe sensational headlines that are designed to grab your attention and get you to click on a link. The problem with clickbait is that...

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How media literacy education can combat fake news and improve critical thinking skills among young people.

The Full ApertureMarch 14, 2023March 14, 2023

In today's digital age, fake news has become a pervasive problem, with misleading and inaccurate information being spread at an unprecedented pace. This phenomenon is particularly concerning among young people...

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What Are Logical Fallacies?

The Full ApertureDecember 4, 2022December 4, 2022

Logical fallacies are errors in reasoning that can undermine the validity of an argument. They are often used in media and advertising to persuade people to believe something that is...

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The Problem With A “We’ll See” Mentality.

Evan S. TallasMarch 20, 2017July 31, 2017

When does "We'll See" end? When do you call it and say this is where I draw the line. Do you just continue to watch until the end? Where is...

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Closed Rallies are Propaganda by Definition.

Evan S. TallasMarch 17, 2017August 1, 2017

A closed rally is a staged event. Every part of the event is choreographed like a concert - including the signage, the chants, the applause, the speech, the amount of...

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argumentum ad hominem

The Full ApertureMarch 7, 2017

This is a method of attacking a person's character in an argument or after making a statement. It's known as a logical fallacy. While logical fallacies are and should be...

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Faith

Evan S. TallasDecember 23, 2016July 31, 2017

Faith is a tricky thing. It comes down to one simple fact. You either have it, or you don't. For someone like myself it's a very difficult concept to grasp....