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Better digital literacy could help reduce climate and disaster conspiracy theories


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Published in Science and Technology on Saturday, January 25th 2025 at 11:42 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • In recent years, the proliferation of conspiracy theories amid escalating climate disasters and their aftermath has become an alarming trend.

The article from MSN discusses how improving digital literacy can combat the spread of climate and disaster-related conspiracy theories. It highlights that misinformation often thrives in the digital space due to a lack of understanding about how to critically evaluate online information. The piece references a study from the University of Cambridge, which suggests that better digital literacy education could equip individuals with the skills needed to discern credible information from falsehoods. This education would involve teaching people to verify sources, understand the context of information, and recognize manipulative content. The article also notes that conspiracy theories can undermine public trust in science and government, potentially leading to harmful actions or inaction regarding climate change and disaster response. By fostering digital literacy, there's potential to reduce the influence of such theories, thereby enhancing public response to real-world issues.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/technology/general/better-digital-literacy-could-help-reduce-climate-and-disaster-conspiracy-theories/ar-AA1xQGP9 ]

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