This is a very interesting study on the psychological dimension of why some people buy into misinformation. Spoiler: It isn't about facts and therefore cannot be solved by fact-checking.
A summary:
Winning with misinformation: New research identifies link between endorsing easily disproven claims and prioritizing symbolic strength
#misinformation #factcheck #authoritarianism
https://theconversation.com/winning-with-misinformation-new-research-identifies-link-between-endorsing-easily-disproven-claims-and-prioritizing-symbolic-strength-265652
