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Majorities in 24 of the 25 countries surveyed see the spread of false information online as a major threat. Only in Israel do fewer than half of adults (43%) hold this view. An additional 27% of ...

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Research highlights how collective false memories, a mystery that pushes the boundaries of science, challenge our understanding and defy explanation. Nelson Mandela, renowned freedom fighter and ...

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Conspiracy theories about so-called false-flag attacks have been around for decades. But as trust in media and public institutions craters, every single major news event is now being labeled as fake.