A Matter of Fact: Talking Truth in a Post-truth WorldToday it seems that conspiracy and rumour spread faster than ever and are increasingly hard to debunk. How do we convincingly explain the difference between good information and misinformation? A matter of fact explores the science of communicating and presents innovative ways to talk effectively (and empathetically) about contentious information |
Contents
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The knowledgegap myth | 16 |
Avoiding and overcoming misinformation | 24 |
Engaging with helpful values and beliefs to persuade | 31 |
Connecting to communicate | 48 |
Conclusions and actions | 64 |
Notes | 71 |
Acknowledgements | 90 |
About the author | 91 |
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