TED-Ed: Can you outsmart a troll (by thinking like one)? | Claire Wardle

The video discusses the high stakes of a local election focused on renewable energy, highlighting the role of a cybersecurity expert in combating disinformation. It explores strategies for inoculating the public against false information, referencing a 2019 study on disinformation training. The video outlines tactics for launching a disinformation campaign, particularly targeting young voters, and emphasizes the importance of community organizing to counteract these efforts.

What is the main issue at stake in the local election?

• The movement towards 100% renewable energy

• The construction of a new city hall

• The introduction of a new tax policy

• The expansion of public transportation

What is one effective method to counter disinformation according to the study mentioned?

• Ignoring the disinformation

• Using an online game to train people

• Blocking all social media platforms

• Relying on traditional media sources

Which tactic is NOT mentioned as a strategy for spreading disinformation?

• Vilifying the opposing candidate

• Creating fake user accounts

• Spreading false voting information

• Offering free gifts to voters

How can confirmation bias be used in a disinformation campaign?

• By avoiding any emotional appeal

• By providing neutral information

• By reinforcing information that aligns with existing beliefs

• By presenting information that contradicts existing beliefs

What role does media coverage play in a disinformation campaign?

• It gives perceived legitimacy to the disinformation

• It has no impact on the campaign

• It helps to debunk false claims immediately

• It prevents the spread of disinformation