1. What cognitive bias is often used in conspiracy theories?
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 does the term “clickbait” mean?
4. Why are “conspiracy theories” often popular?
5. What is the main purpose of the “ad hominem” argument?
6. What is the difference between misinformation and disinformation?
7. A friend sends you a message: “If vaccines were safe, why are there so many reports of people saying they've had side effects?” What is the logical flaw in this argument?
8. What strategy is often used in conspiracy theories?
9. 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?
10. What is the flawed reasoning in this sentence? -- “Either you are for freedom of speech, or you are against democracy.”
