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Beth Goldberg, a representative from Jigsaw, provides guidance on how to interact with QAnon believers by stressing the importance of empathy and compassion when discussing conspiracy theories with family members.
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- It is important to engage in conversations with empathy and compassion when talking to relatives who believe in conspiracy theories like QAnon.
- The internet has made conspiracy theories more accessible and amplified fringe ideas.
- Breaking away from the belief system of QAnon can be difficult, similar to breaking an addiction.
- Understanding the motivations behind someone's beliefs is crucial when trying to talk them out of conspiracy theories.
- Pointing out false predictions, hypocrisy, and connections to unsavory characters or violence can be effective in persuading someone to stop believing in conspiracy theories.
- Pre-debunking, or preemptively warning people about manipulative tactics online, is a promising approach to combat misinformation.
- Videos designed to help people identify and resist manipulation techniques have been found to be effective in reducing the spread of misleading information.
- When discussing conspiracy theories with someone, appealing to individualistic and self-reliant values often found in American culture can be helpful.
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Beth Goldberg, from Jigsaw, offers advice on engaging with QAnon believers, emphasizing empathy and compassion in conversations with relatives who hold conspiracy theories.
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Beth Goldberg, Head of Research and Development at Jigsaw, advises on how to engage with relatives who believe in conspiracy theories, specifically QAnon. She stresses the importance of approaching conversations with empathy and compassion, even when confronted with offensive statements. The
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Beth Goldberg, Head of Research and Development at Jigsaw, discusses how to talk to relatives who believe in conspiracy theories, specifically QAnon. She emphasizes the importance of engaging in conversations with empathy and compassion, even when faced with offensive statements. Goldberg
The internet has made conspiracy theories more accessible and amplified fringe ideas. In the past, people learned about conspiracy theories through niche books or movies, but now they can easily find them online. The pandemic and times of social disorder can lead people to seek community
The excerpt is from a YouTube video featuring Jon Favreau discussing how to persuade someone to stop believing in QAnon. The speaker mentions that conspiracy theories can distort reality and make individuals see themselves as victims. The video also promotes merchandise from the Crooked
Some QAnon followers are deeply involved in the conspiracy and spend hours online sharing and discussing it. For them, breaking away from the belief system is like breaking an addiction. Often, it takes a loved one confronting them and showing how their obsession is
When trying to talk someone out of QAnon, it is important to understand the motivations behind their beliefs. Followers may be easily swayed if their online community loses its leader or if their friends are no longer involved. However, true fans are more
To talk someone out of believing in conspiracy theories like QAnon, it can be effective to point out false predictions and hypocrisy, as well as the connection between the conspiracy and unsavory characters or violence. Fact-checking alone is not enough to
Pre-debunking is a promising approach to combat misinformation. It involves preemptively warning people about the manipulative tactics they are likely to encounter online. This concept is based on the idea of a vaccine for the brain, originated by social psychologist William
A study conducted by researchers found that videos designed to help people identify and resist manipulation techniques were effective. The videos were tested in a lab setting and participants were better able to recognize emotional language and were less likely to share misleading information. The researchers then conducted
When talking to someone who believes in conspiracy theories like QAnon, it's important to approach the conversation with self-defense in mind. This means appealing to the individualistic and self-reliant values often found in American culture. You can discuss how
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