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. 6 Jul. 2022.
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 July 6, 2022, 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 July 6, 2022. 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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