A new US study found personalised interactions with a chatbot could reduce belief in conspiracy theories. The study, published in […]
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The Delta disinformation deluge – In the News
The Delta outbreak also led to an outbreak of disinformation in New Zealand, according to a new report. The Te […]
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Half of NZ has at least one misinformed belief – Expert Reaction
A survey from the Classification Office offers a glimpse at how pervasive misinformation is in New Zealand, and how it’s […]
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Why do people believe conspiracy theories? – Expert Reaction
The widely-accepted idea that a loss of control leads people to believe conspiracy theories is challenged by new research from […]
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Understanding 5G Concerns – Expert Q&A
Recent attacks on cell phone towers have brought concerns over the rollout of 5G technology into sharp relief. While scientific research has consistently shown that the technology does […]
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50 years since the Moon landing – Expert Reaction
July 21 (NZT) will mark 50 years since Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin set foot on the Moon. It was […]
Continue readingNZ Skeptics Conference – The Slippery Slope of Conspiracy Theories
Matthew Dentith is currently finishing his doctoral dissertation on the evaluation of Conspiracy Theories as a species of belief. When […]
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