Our social influences play a significant role in how we choose to receive information. People seek information about what their peers believe and do in order to avoid social exclusion or just to feel part of a group. This is…
People today have access to a vast array of informational resources, ranging from online search engines like Google and social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter, to simple mailing lists and WhatsApp groups. However, the abundance of information available can…
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There are many reasons for starting to believe in conspiracy theories. As we have seen some people may even be predisposed to this by being part of certain groups or having lived through certain experiences. Some conspiracy theories may match…
An important distinction to make is “how much” people believe in a theory. Is the belief strong enough to mobilise people into action? We don’t see any riots or marches based on whether or not we landed on the Moon…
Conspiracy theories can be found in every corner of the globe and in every aspect of life. They can be about politics, economics, science, the media, and even pop culture. Some conspiracy theories are widely believed, like that the 2020…
Here is an another excerpt from our upcoming e-book for youth workers on critical thinking and conspiracy theories: Karl Popper is one the most famous theorists that have dealt with the subject of conspiracies. According to him, people often get…
Here is an excerpt from our upcoming e-book for youth workers on critical thinking and conspiracy theories: Conspiratorial thinking is all about mistrust – distrust in authorities, in mainstream media, in what “most people” think. If you are to help…
Partners are busy working on the Critical balance e-book. The book will try to shed a light on the different aspects of why young people end up believing in conspiracy theories, and how to help them to get a more…
The Critical Balance Conspiracy Map identified some tools for promoting media literacy among the youth. When it comes to digital learning, there are mobile apps, videos, interactive resources, and games There are also learning methodologies, such as critical thinking lessons becoming…
The Critical Balance Conspiracy Map is now available. Have a sneak preview into the most popular conspiracy theories among young people in Europe: 9/11: Based on this tragedy, we can distinguish two versions: 1. Claims that they were not a…
With all the main content of the Critical Balance project finalised, read about it in the next newsletter: Critical Balance 2nd NL
The corona virus – deliberately brought into the world by Bill Gates? A staged plan to seize world domination? Or is it actually non-existent after all? On social media, these and other conspiracy theories are rapidly gaining momentum. Youtube videos…
What constitutes conspiracy ideologies? How are conspiracy ideologies related to anti-Semitism? How do they spread in the lifeworld of young people and teachers? What can be done about it? Since January 2020, the Debunk project has been exploring these questions…
Rumors about asylum seekers are increasingly being put into the world and spread virally in the last few years. The Hoaxmap was born out of the desire to bring order to the multitude of scattered rumors and to facilitate the…