They’ve grown up online. So why are our kids not better at detecting misinformation?::Recent studies have shown teens are more susceptible than adults. It’s a problem researchers, teachers and parents are only beginning to understand.

  • ClopClopMcFuckwad@lemmy.world
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    2 years ago

    The problem isn’t the outrageous claims, the problem is subtle nudges one way or the other. Enough subtle undetected nudges and the pendulum can swing a great deal. The outrageous claims are planted so you get distracted and fool yourself into thinking you’re such an awesome bullshit detective and you don’t notice the subtle nudges.