We need to learn how to spot deceit in politics, media and business – and hold those behind it to account.
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Borges imagined an endless library that contained every possible permutation of letters. The truth is out there, but it’s embedded among hordes of lies and gibberish.
No one wants to spend their hard-earned money on a dud product, so we’ll seek advice from strangers. Online reviews can help – but often lead us down the wrong path.
In a series of surveys, researchers studied when and why voters put up with inaccurate statements from their leaders.
A scholar of political deception says there is something especially deceitful about George Santos, and his success getting elected demonstrates mastery of something more than just pathological lying.
Researchers are interested in whether who you’re communicating with and how you’re interacting affect how likely you are to lie.
When sincerity counts as honesty, accuracy no longer matters.
These histories remind us how long First Nations people have waited for political recognition in this country – and that, compared to other former colonial sites, Australia is the exception, not the rule.
To restrict the spread of fake news on social media platforms, researchers designed an algorithm that can flag potential misinformation.
What does it mean to say, ‘I have spoken my truth’? Can the truth really be relative – and how can we have reasoned debates if it is?
Why you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover: the limitations of reading body language.
AI chatbots can’t take responsibility for what they say, so we shouldn’t trust them.
Two concepts can help explain why society seems increasingly unable to agree on basic facts.
A philosopher unpacks the ‘ethics of belief’ for an age awash in bad information.
Truth is fundamental to our lives. Human beings cannot exist without truth, but this concept is more complex than we think.
ChatGPT is a sophisticated AI program that generates text from vast databases. But it doesn’t understand the information it produces, which also can’t be verified through scientific means.
There are genuine political disagreements, and then there are time-worn strategies for selling denial to the public. A sociologist breaks down the patterns.
Overcoming conspiracy theories isn’t just about information. A scholar of religion explains that the emotions they inspire are part of their appeal.
What if cultivating your authentic self doesn’t involve self-reflection, but instead means focusing on what feels good and natural?
Fact-checking risks oversimplifying and distorting Americans’ political conflicts, while not actually helping people find ways to work together productively.
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Associate Professor of Psychology, Vanderbilt University
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Senior Lecturer in Philosophy and Education; Curriculum Director, UQ Critical Thinking Project, The University of Queensland
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Professor of Screen Media, King's College London
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Senior Lecturer of Psychology, Bangor University
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Postdoctoral Researcher, School of Media Arts and Technology, Solent University
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Research Associate, University of Manchester
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Research Fellow, Center for Philosophy and History of Science, Boston University
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Senior Lecturer in Philosophy and Co-Director of the Centre for Engaged Philosophy, University of Sheffield
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Michael Hintze Chair of International Security, University of Sydney
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Professor of Psychology, University of Michigan
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