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What is a consequence of disinformation targeting public institutions?

The scientific data becomes more reliable
Citizens lose trust in democratic processes (correct)
Institutions become more transparent
Citizens begin to trust public institutions more

What is the 'Tobacco Strategy' in the context of disinformation?

A technique to spread disinformation through social media
A method to distort scientific data to serve special interests (correct)
A strategy to promote the use of tobacco
A way to promote democratic institutions

According to the author, what is the starting point for fighting tyranny and upholding democratic systems?

The institutions' responsibility
The media's responsibility
Each citizen's responsibility (correct)
The government's responsibility

How can citizens uphold democratic systems, according to the author?

By speaking truth to disinformation and upholding criteria of judgment (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of abandoning facts, according to the author?

The loss of freedom (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for citizens to interact with others who have diverse opinions, according to the author?

To explain why others may be wrong, using empathy and kindness (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of citizens in promoting democratic systems, according to the author?

To assert and spread the truth (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of disinformation drowning out scientific data?

The erosion of trust in institutions (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's suggestion for citizens to enact democracy?

To ask for transparent institutional processes (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's main concern about the impact of disinformation?