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Conspiracy Theories: Fact vs Fiction

Like Duolingo, but for Conspiracy Theories: Fact vs Fiction. Tomo turns the whole topic into a game you play five minutes a day, until it actually sticks.

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54 bite-size levelsAbout 5 minutes each

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Conspiracy Theories: Fact vs Fiction
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54
Levels
4
Sections
5
Min/day
Why not just Google it

You've tried the other tabs

Wikipedia

Thirty open tabs. Four facts you actually kept.

YouTube

You watched. You nodded. By Sunday it was gone.

ChatGPT

One answer, then back to scrolling.

Online courses

Eight weeks. You meant to finish. You didn't.

Tomo turns Conspiracy Theories: Fact vs Fiction into a game you actually finish. Levels, streaks, and quick quizzes that make it stick. Five minutes a day.

What you'll learn

Where Conspiracy Theories: Fact vs Fiction takes you

Learn why our brains love a good mystery and how to tell the difference between a real secret and a tall tale. Discover the tools you need to spot misinformation and think like a detective.

  1. 1

    The Basics of Secrets

    • What is a Conspiracy Theory?
    • Real Secrets from History
    • Why We Want to Believe
    • The Power of a Good Story
  2. 2

    How Our Brains Trick Us

    • Seeing Patterns Where None Exist
    • Looking for Information We Already Like
    • The Need to Feel Special
    • Fear and How it Spreads
    • The Comfort of Simple Answers
    • Us Versus Them Thinking
  3. 3

    Spotting the Red Flags

    • The Problem with 'Just Asking Questions'
    • How Evidence is Twisted
    • The Role of the Internet
  4. 4

    Becoming a Truth Seeker

    • Checking Your Sources
    • The Science of Proving Things Wrong
    • How to Talk to a Believer
    • Staying Smart in a Digital World
    • The Value of Healthy Doubt

4 sections · 18 units · 54 levels. Built to play, not to enroll.

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Secrets, Lies, and Shady Ties

What is the essential 'ingredient' that turns a normal group activity into a conspiracy?

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