Counter Misinformation

• Summary:

  • "But, as science-communication experts have been saying for years, simply spewing scientific facts from a soapbox isn’t enough: research shows that it’s more important to start a dialogue. "

  • Amplify the experts you trust

  • Avoid "hot takes"

  • Create content for your audiences

  • Have a hook but avoid clickbait

  • Be authentic and compassionate.

• Summary:

  • A handbook that goes over the basics of conspiracy theories and how people fall prey to this kind of thinking.

  • "Conspiracy thinking is associated with feelings of reduced control and perceived threat. When people feel like they have lost control of a situation, their conspiracist tendencies increase. But the opposite also applies. When people feel empowered, they are more resilient to conspiracy theories."

• Summary:

  • Facebook Post from Dr. Jennifer L Kasten MD, MSc, MSc on source vetting

  • "The Five Easy Es of source-vetting:

  • Exclusivity: Reliable sources don't say they are the only ones

  • Emotionality: Reliable sources don't use emotion words

  • Expertise: Reliable sources know what they are talking about

  • Ego: Something isn't true just because Famous Professor X says so

  • Earnings: A reliable source will not have an agenda, and especially won't have a financial stake in people believing what they're claiming. "

Summary:

• Gives a brief overview of the more common conspiracy theories including;

  • 5G

  • Bill Gates being a scapegoat

  • The virus is from a lab

  • the virus is a biological weapon

  • US military brought the virus to China

  • GMOs

  • COVID19 doesn't exist

  • "Deep State"

  • "Big Pharma"

  • Death rates are inflated

Summary:

• "This is an article for those who recognized the video as rife with conspiracy theories, misinformation and false claims, those who are frustrated and unsettled and disappointed in who they see sharing it, and those who want to know what to say when they see it. It explains why the video is successful, how to recognize propaganda like this for what it is, and explain why it is so, so, so important to speak up about this particular video."

Summary:

• "There’s a video out there that claims to show a scientist being silenced by the government. I keep seeing people share it while saying things like “What do you think of this?” or “I don’t know if this is right, but it’s worth listening to.” If you want to learn more but are wary of being taken in by propaganda, I’ve written this for you."

Summary:

• Post by Dr. Kat Montgomery that provides primary literature sources and summaries to push back on some of the false claims made in the Plandemic Video.

Summary:

• Twitter thread by Dr. Ashley Alker that provides primary literature sources, and summaries, and photos to push back on some of the false claims made in the Plandemic Video.