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Professor Stephan Lewandowsky features in "The I" article 

7 June 2024

Prof. Lewandowsky comments on how misinformation tends to stick around for longer than people often realise

Recent debates on ITV between Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer have concerned viewers over the spread of incorrect information.

An article in "The I" discusses how the Prime Minister cited incorrect figures to the public, sparking debates around what information can be trusted.
 

Prof. Lewandowsky told "The I": 

"That information tends to stick around and simple corrections are only partially effective. 

"There are only a few ways in which a correction can be effective: first, by repeating it many times, and second, by providing people with an alternative explanation." 

Further information

The full article can be found here: The i - post truth (PDF, 558kB) 

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