The Current is a publication by Jigsaw (a unit within Google) that explores threats to open societies and examines the role of technology and individuals in countering these challenging threats. The fifth issue “Conspiracy Theories” dives in-depth into the problem along with interviews with ex-conspiracy theorists.
Behind the Curve is a documentary directed by David J. Clark about the flat earth community. Released in November 2018, the documentary follows the lives of prominent flat earthers to understand their ideologies from their perspective. It features clips from the 2017 International Flat Earth Conference.
Developed by researchers at the Cambridge Social Decision-Making Lab at Cambridge University, the Bad News Game allows users to take on the role of fake news-monger and understand the tactics and manipulation techniques that are used to mislead people and build up a following.
The News Literacy Project is a nonpartisan education nonprofit building a national movement to create a more news-literate America. It provides free resources and programs for both educators and individuals to learn to recognize misinformation and media bias.
PolitiFact is a nonprofit, nonpartisan national news organization that focuses on looking at specific statements made by politicians and viral social media posts and rating them for accuracy on their Truth-O-Meter.
Began as a site that investigates urban legends, hoaxes, and folklore, Snopes is now a fact-checking site that addresses viral rumors that come in forms that include text circulated online, social media posts, memes, videos, printed materials, and articles. Readers can submit a rumor to Snopes for fact-checking.
The video educates teenagers on how to talk with family members and friends with differing views without becoming confrontational. This video is part of the Be MediaWise series of video lessons developed by PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs in partnership with MediaWise and the Teen Fact-Checking Network.
r/QAnonCasualties is a forum for individuals who have been affected by their loved ones who believe in conspiracy theories to look for support, resources, and a place to vent. Users can choose to be anonymous on the forum.
Life After Hate aims to build a safer society by making it possible for people to break free from lives of violent hate and extremism. With peer mentors who have successfully changed their violent extremist beliefs and identity, they provide support for both those who are seeking change for themselves or their loved ones.