Conspiracy theories seem to meet psychological needs and can be almost impossible to eradicate. One remedy: Keep them from taking root in the first place.
Owen, Laura Hazard. "Yes, it’s worth arguing with science deniers — and here are some techniques you can use." Nieman Journalism Lab. Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard, 28 Jun. 2019. Web. 28 Sep. 2021.
APA
Owen, L. (2019, Jun. 28). Yes, it’s worth arguing with science deniers — and here are some techniques you can use. Nieman Journalism Lab. Retrieved September 28, 2021, from https://www.niemanlab.org/2019/06/yes-its-worth-arguing-with-science-deniers-and-here-are-some-techniques-you-can-use/
Chicago
Owen, Laura Hazard. "Yes, it’s worth arguing with science deniers — and here are some techniques you can use." Nieman Journalism Lab. Last modified June 28, 2019. Accessed September 28, 2021. https://www.niemanlab.org/2019/06/yes-its-worth-arguing-with-science-deniers-and-here-are-some-techniques-you-can-use/.
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