The real-world danger of online myths | Vidhya Ramalingam

In her TED Talk, Vidhya Ramalingam addresses the serious threat of disinformation and its potential to incite violence, especially in the context of climate change denial. She points out how tactics like decontextualization and fearmongering are used to spread false information, and she argues that simply debating facts often misses the mark. Instead, she promotes a proactive approach called "prebunking." This strategy empowers people to recognize and resist manipulation by providing emotional warnings, examples of misleading messages, and techniques for countering falsehoods. Tested around the world, this method has shown to be effective in strengthening resistance to disinformation and enhancing societal resilience.