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Facts and rights aren’t opinions 🤦‍♂️

Who are the top three purveyors of disinformation in social media, according to Google AI?

Misinformation vs Disinformation 101, made in partership with @Mozilla #mozillapartner #sponsored

Misinformation is designed to trick everyone. Even you. With these tips from @mrgrandeofficial, you’ll be prepared to steer clear. #MetaPartner

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Let's talk about the illusory truth effect and the neuroscience behind the spread of misinformation 🧠 #neuroscience #psychology #fakenews #brainfacts #interviewtips

We are in an information war. AI propaganda is everywhere. And most people don't know how to fight back.
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Where do you get your main stream of information from?

I talk about this in the classroom where I have to go in depth and answer questions. Ready to have the concert here so we can all stay informed #foodprices #foodcrisis

🧠 WHY FACTS DON’T CHANGE SOME MINDS When beliefs become identity, debate stops being about truth — it becomes about self-preservation. 📊 Research in psychology (e.g. motivated reasoning, identity-protective cognition) shows: People don’t process facts neutrally. They protect what defines them. ⚠️ What happens when facts challenge identity? 🔥 Aggression Facts feel like a personal attack → emotional reaction replaces logic 🙈 Denial Clear evidence gets dismissed, ignored, or labeled as “fake” 🔄 Topic shifting The discussion moves away from the uncomfortable point 🧩 Rationalization The brain invents explanations — even illogical ones — to keep the belief intact 📉 Why doubling down happens Admitting one false belief can trigger a chain reaction: “If this is wrong… what else is?” To avoid that internal collapse, the mind reinforces the original belief — even harder. 🧬 This is not stupidity — it’s a defense mechanism The brain prioritizes psychological stability over objective truth ⚖️ Real dialogue only works when identity ≠ belief Otherwise, facts are seen as threats, not information 📌 Conclusion You’re not arguing against ideas — You’re arguing against someone’s sense of self #Israel #StandWithIsrael #IranianDiaspora #MAGA #ConservativeVoices TruthMatters FreeSpeech

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