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In this episode of UnSpun, we explore the Appeal to Purity—a tricky way people exclude others from groups to manipulate thinking. We look at how this tactic works, its history, and how to defend against it with simple strategies. From political rallies to major historical events, we'll unpack the impact of this fallacy.
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Detecting Deception: Tools to Fight Fake News
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In this episode of UnSpun, we explore the Appeal to Purity—a tricky way people exclude others from groups to manipulate thinking. We look at how this tactic works, its history, and how to defend against it with simple strategies. From political rallies to major historical events, we'll unpack the impact of this fallacy.
Follow Dr. Sturg
BlueSky -Prof. Amanda Sturgill (@DrSturg)
Websites -Sturg says|Unspun’s Substack
Questions and Tips
Dr. Sturg’s Books
Detecting Deception: Tools to Fight Fake News
We are #AltGov

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