Ars Boni Ars Boni 159 - Corona Verschwörungstheorien im Netz und wie (rechtlich) dagegen vorgehen? (Ingrid Brodnig)
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Jun 1, 2021 
Ingrid Brodnig, an acclaimed author and journalist recognized for her expertise on digitalization's societal impact, dives into the world of COVID-19 conspiracy theories. She discusses how misinformation surged during the pandemic, fueled by psychological and social factors. Brodnig addresses the complexities of legally combating this wave of falsehoods and highlights the profitability of conspiracy theories in today's digital landscape. Her insights reveal the urgent need for stronger regulations and the importance of fostering critical thinking to navigate misinformation.
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Credentials Amplify Harmful Narratives
- The conspiratorial ecosystem includes credentialed voices that confer legitimacy and widen reach.
- Semi‑respectable critics can be more dangerous than fringe lunatics because they cloak falsehoods in expertise.
Target The Persuadable, Not The Hardened
- Tailor public responses: don't try to convince the deeply committed, but address the persuadable and explain rhetorical tricks.
- Use facts and inoculation against manipulative patterns like anecdote‑only reasoning.
Teach Rhetorical Tricks As Immunization
- Explain manipulation patterns (anecdotal evidence, moving goalposts, technobabble) to strengthen immunity.
- Public communicators should teach these rhetorical tricks to reduce persuasion by disinformation.
