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For this week's #SciCommSunday, I want to talk about the human side of debunking #misinformation. I think often times, we're so focused on the facts, we forget to consider how the audience feels and perceives these discussions.
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No one likes being wrong. Give people the room to change their minds.We're raised in a society where we're punished for being wrong, whether that's in school or on social media. Being wrong can be tied to our intelligence, beliefs, self-worth, culture, etc.
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When we yell at people that "they're wrong", we shut down the opportunity for a safe space for conversation.
It's so important to give people room to change their minds and recognize that the information they have may not be correct WITHOUT shaming them.
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It's so important to give people room to change their minds and recognize that the information they have may not be correct WITHOUT shaming them.
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Validating someone's opinions doesn't mean you're endorsing it.It's important for us to listen to what people have heard and believe to determine the best strategy to debunk misinformation.
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Validating someone's opinions and beliefs on a topic helps establish trust. This goes back to creating that safe space for conversation.
Validating someone can be as simple as just listening to what they have to say before introducing presenting credible facts & sources.
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Validating someone can be as simple as just listening to what they have to say before introducing presenting credible facts & sources.
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Not everyone will be open to conversation.There's a very small percentage of people who will never change their mind and won't be open for a conversation at all.
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There's not much that can be done about this. Don't be discouraged by this though.
MOST people fall into a category where they're unsure about an issue but are open to changing their minds. This is the group we invest our energy into.
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MOST people fall into a category where they're unsure about an issue but are open to changing their minds. This is the group we invest our energy into.
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