Debunking Strategies

noun a gathering or event held before a larger event, typically to discuss or prepare for the main event

• Before the meeting, it is important to pre-bunk any potential misinformation that may come up.
• Let's pre-bunk any rumors before they start spreading.
• We need to pre-bunk that fake news before it goes viral.
• By pre-bunking any doubts or concerns, we can ensure a smoother decision-making process.

noun a phenomenon where presenting evidence that contradicts a person's belief can actually strengthen their original belief

• The backfire effect occurs when presenting evidence contrary to a person's beliefs actually strengthens those beliefs.
• Trying to prove someone wrong can sometimes have the opposite effect and make them believe even more strongly - that's the backfire effect.
• Debunking myths can sometimes backfire and make people believe in them even more, it's like a reverse psychology thing.
• It's like throwing fuel on a fire - trying to change someone's mind with facts can often result in the backfire effect.