Online searches to evaluate misinformation can increase its perceived veracity - Nature
Searching online to evaluate the truthfulness of false news articles increases the probability of believing the false news articles.
Can searching for false news increase belief in misinformation? Yes, by approximately 20 percent, according to our new paper, out today in @natureportfolio.bsky.social. In addition, this phenomenon is concentrated among individuals for whom search engines return lower quality information.
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Why ‘Doing Your Own Research’ May Make You Believe Fake News
A new study show how "doing your own research" can actually lead you to believe false stories and misinformation.
📢NEW from me, on misinformation: a team of US researchers has shown that "doing your own research" may cause you to believe fake news. With the generous help of @kevinaslett.bsky.social
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My department is hiring a TT position in American Politics and I am on the search committee! Please share and if anyone has any questions, I would be happy to answer them. Just reach out to me at kevin.aslett@ucf.edu. Job ad below: ucf.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/...
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