False memories and Fake News
Study reveals that exposing people to fake news creates false memories if that fake news panders to their preexisting biases and beliefs.
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New Poll: What do people think an Evangelical is?
A poll by an evangelical run polling firm reveals that amongst non-Christians evangelicals have a truly appaling reputation.
The Fame Factor – Kanye West Goes Full Jesus
Kanye West appears to have gone “full Jesus”. For some this is a move that can be used to emotionally manipulate vast numbers of his fans.
2019 Freedom of Thought Report
Each year Humanists International, a non-governmental organisation championing secularism, human rights and equality, publishes a very comprehensive and influential report titled “The Freedom of Thought Report”. The 2019 edition is available and contains a few surprises. Let’s take a look. What exactly is this report all about? This is a comprehensive report on “discrimination against humanists, atheists and the … Read more
Most people want religion out of politics
Pew have published the results of a survery that asking people about religion and public life. I have doubts regarding the answers given.
Facebook and “Freedom of Expression”
As the 2020 elections loom in the US and also in the UK in just a few weeks, the role that Facebook plays in swinging the outcome via outright manipulation and lies is coming sharply into focus. “I don’t know, I can’t remember” There was this recent interaction between AOC and Mark Zuckerberg. What happened … Read more