1. What strategy is often used in conspiracy theories?
2. 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?
3. In this sentence, what is the fallacious argument used? -- “There is no evidence that aliens do not exist, therefore they must exist.”
4. What is the difference between misinformation and disinformation?
5. 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!”
6. What is the main purpose of the “ad hominem” argument?
7. A website publishes a photo to illustrate an ongoing war. While searching the internet, you discover that the same photo was used to illustrate a different conflict several years earlier. What manipulation was used?
8. Scrolling through X, you find that an article has been shared many times claiming that the elections were rigged. How should you react?
9. What is the flawed reasoning in this sentence? -- “Either you are for freedom of speech, or you are against democracy.”
10. 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?
