Category: Misinformation

• Debunking the Myth: the Truth Behind the 1969 Moon Landing

  5–7 minutes

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  10th Jan 2025

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  Conspiracy Theories, Culture, History, Misinformation, Religion and Beliefs, Space Exploration and Astronomy

  The moon landing, achieved by NASA’s Apollo 11 mission in 1969, has sparked fascination and controversy, with conspiracy theories claiming it was staged or faked, but overwhelming evidence supports its occurrence.

  

• Busting the Myth: Why Weather Can’t Control Elections

  2–3 minutes

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  12th Oct 2024

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  Conspiracy Theories, Culture, Misinformation, Pseudoscience, Religion and Beliefs

  This conversation explores the feasibility of using weather manipulation to influence elections, debunking conspiracy theories with scientific facts. It delves into the energy and technology required to control global weather patterns, likening it to needing “another sun” due to the immense power involved. The conversation clarifies why such manipulation is unrealistic.

  

• Fact vs. Fiction: Navigating the World of Conspiracy Theories

  31–46 minutes

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  20th Sep 2024

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  Conspiracy Theories, Misinformation, Religion and Beliefs

  Why do people fall for conspiracy theories, fuelled by cognitive biases, distrust of authority, and the need for control. It covers the harmful effects of conspiracies, their spread through misinformation, and effective strategies for debunking them using empathy, critical thinking, and factual evidence.