Disinformation Resources: Quotes

The Skeptics’ Guide to the Universe

“Respect for Knowledge and Truth—Skeptics value reality and what is true. We therefore endeavor to ... Read more

“Anyone who engages in social media witnesses the attribution error on a regular basis. Not ... Read more

“So, while we cannot trust the stories we are told, tradition, faith, convenient or reassuring ... Read more

“science requires courage—the courage to face reality and accept its findings, even if they upset ... Read more

“These false conspiracy theories are a problem. They hurt individuals by affecting their life choices, ... Read more

“It’s also tempting to simply label conspiracy theories as either “mainstream” or “fringe.” Journalist Paul ... Read more

“The rise of misinformation and disinformation keeps us up at night. No law or fancy ... Read more

“New-school bullshit can be particularly effective because many of us don’t feel qualified to challenge ... Read more

“Rather, the really big cover-ups take place out in the open, as climate denial does. ... Read more

“We all do no end of feeling, and we mistake it for thinking. It is ... Read more

“If there is something comforting—religious, if you want—about paranoia, there is still also anti-paranoia, where ... Read more

“You’re saying it’s a falsehood. And they’re giving…our press secretary gave alternative facts.”