Skepsis Movement

Meet our new rubric "Word of the week"🥳

We want you to get acquainted with the definitions that appeared on the wave of information growing. ℹ️

Let's start with the simple one. 🕹

Have you ever heard of the definition of 'post-truth'?'📲 ... See MoreSee Less

5 days ago

How to talk with people who cling to conspiracy theories.

1. Be prepared. Examine the issue of which you intend to speak thoroughly in order to have arguments.

2. Do not be too straightforward. Always remember that the purpose of a conversation is dialogue. Try to listen to the interlocutor.

3. Do not push the interlocutor to agree with you. It certainly won’t help, but rather repels the opponent.

4. Respond to the feelings of the interlocutor. Do not offend the interlocutor’s feelings even if you are firmly convinced that he is wrong. Try to listen.

5. Formulate open-ended questions. Do not be a teacher in a conversation. Better ask questions like how and why.

Thus, you are more likely to have the interlocutor agree with your point of view. ... See MoreSee Less

1 week ago

#takecarebeforeyoushare

The United Nations recently launched a project "Verified" designed to draw attention to the problem of misinformation that strengthened along with pandemic.

In the conditions of lockdown, people are searching for information that will help them to understand how to behave and protect yourself.

However, the fact that people turned up in a situation that never happened to them, provoke lots of emotions as a consequence. It makes them read not quality, but shocking things.

We want to join the campaign and warn you:
- Share only after checking the source;
- Share only after checking the date;
- Share only after checking your emotions. ... See MoreSee Less

2 weeks ago