1. Why should we be wary of images shared on social media?
2. 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?
3. 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?
4. What is the main purpose of the “ad hominem” argument?
5. 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?
6. What is the difference between misinformation and disinformation?
8. 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!”
9. What psychological mechanism can cause a person to see conspiracies everywhere, even without evidence?
10. What are the dangers of conspiracy theories in fragile societies, such as in the Balkans?
