[__ Science __ ] How to deal with conspiracy theorists...

[Barbarian]

While fact-checking can be fun and it's possible to eventually wear down misinformed people with loads of data, there might be a better way. Bypassing may be more effective in correcting misinformation.

Don't waste time correcting misinformation. Instead, try the "bypassing technique"

When someone proposes a false claim, instantly negating it with evidence isn't likely to change their mind. "Bypassing" may be more effective.

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