http://www.poynter.org/latest-news/regret-the-error/226601/researchers-have-3-tips-to-help-journalists-debunk-misinformation/
came across this article today and i thought it might be appropriate in light of a few of the debates we've had on here lately.
probably some good tips in here but reading this really just makes me think the majority of people are morons. consider the following quotation from the article:
Part of the difficulty with debunking is the
natural tendency for humans to resist correction. We are wired to continue believing the things we think we already know. It’s hard to change someone’s mind, especially if given piece of (mis)information is in line with their core beliefs.
This results in things such as
the Backfire Effect, whereby people who are presented with information that goes against their closely held beliefs actually double-down on their views and resist correction. Tell them why they are wrong, and they believe in it even more.
wtf? who does that? apparently many people do according to this article. i don't get it though.
it is kind of funny how the whole article outright states that just because you have the correct "true" information, it all boils down to how you present it in order to make people change their minds. personally, i think i just need the facts and you can keep your parading to yourself. although, good to keep in mind when i'm arguing with others.