Beyond Misinformation: Understanding and Coping with the "Post-Truth" Era

The terms "post-truth" and "fake news" have become increasingly prevalent in public discourse over the last year. This article explores the growing abundance of misinformation, how it influences people, and how to counter it. We examine the ways in which misinformation can have a...

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Published in:Journal of applied research in memory and cognition 2017-12, Vol.6 (4), p.353-369
Main Authors: Lewandowsky, Stephan, Ecker, Ullrich K. H., Cook, John
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Coping Behavior
Demagoguery
Fake news
Human
Information
Misinformation
Politics
Post-truth politics
Public Opinion
Social Capital
Society
Truth
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