1. What is the difference between misinformation and disinformation?
2. If someone tells you, “I was cured of X disease thanks to naturopathy, it's proven!” or “I lost 10 pounds in a month thanks to a miracle diet, it's proven!” but doesn't provide any studies or reliable data, what is the biggest problem here?
3. What is the flawed reasoning in this sentence? -- “Either you are for freedom of speech, or you are against democracy.”
4. During a debate, someone says to you: “Scientists don't want to admit the truth about global warming, they're paid by big companies to lie!” What cognitive bias is at play here?
5. Why are “conspiracy theories” often popular?
6. A viral video claims that “the pyramids were built by aliens, because it is impossible that humans had such advanced technology at the time.” What bias is being used here?
7. A friend sends you a photo showing riots in the city center, saying it was taken today. You go to X and find it posted on several accounts and shared thousands of times. What should you do before believing it is authentic?
8. Why should we be wary of images shared on social media?
9. What are the dangers of conspiracy theories in fragile societies, such as in the Balkans?
10. What psychological mechanism can cause a person to see conspiracies everywhere, even without evidence?
