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The Economist
The Economist
19 Mar 2025


NextImg:Can people be persuaded not to believe disinformation?
Science & technology | Debunkology

Can people be persuaded not to believe disinformation?

AI chatbots and critical thinking courses might help

Anyone following American politics in recent months will have been treated to their fair share of bogus claims. USAID, the country’s main development agency, sent $50m worth of condoms to the Gaza Strip; that tens of millions of deceased centenarians are continuing to receive social-security payments; or that disaster-relief funding was spent on housing migrants in luxury hotels in New York City. That so many believe them nonetheless highlights how an age of social media and political polarisation has blurred the lines between truth and conspiracy theory. Debunkology, or how to unpick beliefs once they take root in people’s brains, is struggling to catch up.

An illustration of the profile of a woman with virus shapes around her. This is about the link between Alzheimer's and viruses.

Do viruses trigger Alzheimer’s?

A growing group of scientists think so, and are asking whether antivirals could treat the disease

A scale with a big tooth in the middle. The weights are a prwan on one side and toothpaste on the other side.

What is the best way to keep your teeth healthy?

Tooth-brushing reigns supreme. But fluoride in tap water is a good safety net


A drone operator of 3rd Assault Brigade is seen working at positions near the frontline in the direction of Borova, rural settlement in Izium Raion, Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine.

Ukraine’s embrace of drone warfare has paid off

Two new reports highlight strengths as well as weaknesses


Want even tinier chips? Use a particle accelerator

High-speed electrons can etch nano-scale designs

Is butter bad for you? 

A new study suggests olive oil may be a healthier alternative