Five types of disinformation
How to spot red flags
profmarkmaslin.bsky.social writes:
If a post is designed to provoke outrage or fear, take a moment before reacting. Emotion is often used to bypass critical thinking. Messages that pressure you to “share now” or “spread this before it’s deleted” are classic manipulation tactics. Does an article cite reliable data or expert opinion? If there aren’t any credible sources, avoid amplifying it. And if there’s no transparency about the source, proceed with caution and be wary of anonymous authors.
Five types of disinformation – and how to spot red flags that trigger climate inaction
Disinformation is false, fabricated or manipulated information that intends to deceive. Here’s how to counter it with scientific evidence.
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