In this episode, we take a deep dive into Santiago Duran’s article, Fueling the Conspiracy: Ignorance, Misinformation, and Emotion in the AI Era, exploring how conspiracy theories and fake news persist by exploiting cognitive vulnerabilities.
We break down the logical fallacies often used to spread misinformation—such as appeals to ignorance, authority, emotion, and false causation—and examine their role in shaping narratives around major topics like U.S. election fraud, COVID-19 vaccine myths, and generative AI.
Duran argues that recognizing these tactics is essential to counteracting their influence, emphasizing the need to cultivate critical thinking in today’s digital landscape. This discussion is enriched by insights from The Intelligence Trap by David Robson, along with contemporary examples of misinformation and reliable fact-checking sources.
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