Whether they have been edited, taken out of context, cleverly framed, or simply use optical illusions, images can sometimes be misleading... For each image, it's up to you to decide: is it authentic, has it been manipulated, or is it a montage? It's your turn! 1. What are the dangers of conspiracy theories in fragile societies, such as in the Balkans? They strengthen trust between ethnic and political groups. They exacerbate ethnic and political divisions, create mistrust, and undermine dialogue. They have no impact on society. None 2. In this sentence, what is the fallacious argument used? -- “If we don't pass this law, society will collapse and everyone will be poor.” False dichotomy Slippery slope Premature generalization None 3. What does the term “clickbait” mean? A misleading headline that attracts attention but bears no relation to the actual content of the article. A type of informative article that is accurate and direct. A video advertisement that automatically opens when an article is played. None 4. What strategy is often used in conspiracy theories? Scientific reasoning based on reproducible experiments The accumulation of facts with no logical connection (argumentative mille-feuille) Acceptance of criticism and contradictory debate Exclusive citation of recognized academic sources None 5. What cognitive bias is often used in conspiracy theories? Confirmation bias The placebo effect Anchoring bias Optimism bias None 6. In this sentence, what is the fallacious argument used? -- “Why listen to this politician's advice on the economy? He failed in his own business!” Appeal to authority Ad hominem False cause None 7. Why are “conspiracy theories” often popular? They offer simple explanations for complex events and evoke strong emotions. They are always based on scientific facts. They help solve problems objectively. None 8. What is the difference between misinformation and disinformation? Misinformation is intentional, whereas disinformation is an unintentional error. Misinformation is false information disseminated without the intention to deceive, while disinformation is created to manipulate. There is no difference; they are synonyms. None 9. Scrolling through X, you find that an article has been shared many times claiming that the elections were rigged. How should you react? Share the article immediately, as it has been widely shared even by verified accounts. Verify the authenticity of the article by checking who the author is and which website is sharing the information. Cross-check the information by consulting other sources to see if it has been confirmed by several media outlets and authorities. Consider the article to be probably true, as it raises legitimate concerns about the electoral process. None 10. Deepfakes are... Videos or images modified by artificial intelligence Images created to deceive by replacing faces or altering reality A guarantee of authenticity on social media A technology used only in cinema None Time's up
