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Social media and misinformation

The rapid sharing on partisan platforms elevates the risk that unverified claims are weaponized for political ends.

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Jan 17, 2026
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What role does misinformation about prophecies and timelines play in public and elite decision‑making during international crises?

Misinformation about prophecies and timelines acts as a catalytic distorter in crises: by reshaping perceptions of inevitability and deadlines it erodes shared situational awareness and pressures both...

Jan 17, 2026

Are Sachs Riley's claims true

Sasha (also spelled Sascha) Riley’s audio recordings alleging childhood trafficking and naming powerful figures have gone viral online, but the claims remain unverified by courts or official investiga...

Jan 8, 2026

How do Keto influencers' commercial relationships affect the credibility of their medical advice?

Keto influencers’ commercial relationships substantially erode the credibility of their medical advice because the vast majority profit directly from the diets they promote, creating predictable finan...

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