> It turned out that both rationality and ridicule were somewhat effective in reducing participants' belief in the theory, while empathy was largely ineffective. Showing concern for a conspiracy theory's victims, the study suggests, isn't a good debunking strategy — especially when the theory is racist, discriminatory or otherwise harmful. What's the best way to put effective pushback tactics into practice?
> (Aldrin once punched someone who accused him of faking the moon landing, but that's probably not the best solution.)
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