An information bubble is created when people primarily, or exclusively, consume information from the same type of sources, or with the same type of agenda or political viewpoint. The consequences of information bubbles can be significant. They can lead to…
At the end of May the SAFE partners met for the third project meeting in Nicosia, Cyprus. This time the focus was on the next steps in the development of workshops for older learners. In addition to the training for…
Our social influences play a significant role in how we choose to receive information. People seek information about what their peers believe and do in order to avoid social exclusion or just to feel part of a group. This is…
People today have access to a vast array of informational resources, ranging from online search engines like Google and social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter, to simple mailing lists and WhatsApp groups. However, the abundance of information available can…
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There are many reasons for starting to believe in conspiracy theories. As we have seen some people may even be predisposed to this by being part of certain groups or having lived through certain experiences. Some conspiracy theories may match…
An important distinction to make is “how much” people believe in a theory. Is the belief strong enough to mobilise people into action? We don’t see any riots or marches based on whether or not we landed on the Moon…
Conspiracy theories can be found in every corner of the globe and in every aspect of life. They can be about politics, economics, science, the media, and even pop culture. Some conspiracy theories are widely believed, like that the 2020…
In developing the training for trainers, it is important for us to recognise that when we talk about didactics for older people, older people are not a homogeneous group; there is no such thing as ‘the older person’. Therefore, we…
Here is an another excerpt from our upcoming e-book for youth workers on critical thinking and conspiracy theories: Karl Popper is one the most famous theorists that have dealt with the subject of conspiracies. According to him, people often get…
Here is an excerpt from our upcoming e-book for youth workers on critical thinking and conspiracy theories: Conspiratorial thinking is all about mistrust – distrust in authorities, in mainstream media, in what “most people” think. If you are to help…
Partners are busy working on the Critical balance e-book. The book will try to shed a light on the different aspects of why young people end up believing in conspiracy theories, and how to help them to get a more…
The second partner meeting in Athens in December gave SAFE partners the opportunity to work concretely on the further development of the Train-The-Trainer programme aimed to equip adult educators with the necessary skills to promote media literacy among older learners…
The Critical Balance Conspiracy Map identified some tools for promoting media literacy among the youth. When it comes to digital learning, there are mobile apps, videos, interactive resources, and games There are also learning methodologies, such as critical thinking lessons becoming…
The Critical Balance Conspiracy Map is now available. Have a sneak preview into the most popular conspiracy theories among young people in Europe: 9/11: Based on this tragedy, we can distinguish two versions: 1. Claims that they were not a…