Propaganda Techniques

analysis

The stubborn allure of conspiracy theories

How astroturfing creates the illusion of authenticity and consensus

FLICC: The five common tactics of science denial

interviews

Dr. Eric Oliver explains how intuitionism fuels conspiracy theories and intensify political polarization.
Dr. John Banas discusses how attitudes and beliefs can be protected against persuasion through inoculation.
Dr. John Cook discusses the seven traits of conspiratorial thinking and how conspiracy theories are immune to evidence.

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false dichotomy - giving the impression that only two opposing options exist while ignoring all the other alternatives.

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- giving the impression that only two opposing options exist while ignoring all the other alternatives.
: Between considering relevant past events or focusing solely on future issues, implying that voters must choose one or the other rather than weighing both when making decisions. more...

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- giving the impression that only two opposing options exist while ignoring all the other alternatives.
: Between only binary policy choices found at opposite ends of the partisan political spectrum, ignoring the existence of moderate solutions or nuanced approaches. more...

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- giving the impression that only two opposing options exist while ignoring all the other alternatives.
: Between fully supporting U.S. military action or being complicit with terrorists, ignoring alternatives such as offering conditional support, pursuing non-military intervention, or remaining neutral. more...