It rarely starts with one big conspiracy. It starts with curiosity. Then doubt. Then immersion. And before you know it…
You’ve been carried away.
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Sometimes the loudest explanations aren’t the most accurate ones.
Disinformation simplifies complex problems and redirects blame.
Asking better questions is the first step toward better answers.
#CriticalThinking #SmidgeProject #CounterNarratives
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Every day online, we face these choices:
➡️ Follow evidence
➡️ Or follow what confirms what we already believe
Disinformation doesn’t spread by accident. It spreads by decision.
Which road would you take?
#MediaLiteracy #SmidgeProject #ConspiracyTheories
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When misinformation gets loud enough, it can drown out everything else.
Including facts, dialogue and trust.
#SmidgeProject #CounterNarratives #Misinformation #Disinformation #ConspiracyTheories
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🗞️ The New World has published a new article exploring the latest findings from the #SmidgeProject, following an in-depth interview with our Scientific Coordinator, Dr. Sara Wilford.
Read the full article here: www.thenewworld.co.uk/zoe-grunewal...
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📣New SmidgeCast episode out!
In this episode, we take you behind the scenes of the #SMIDGEProject to explore the creative and research processes behind the project’s counter-narrative videos, produced by DMU in collaboration with Hamlett Films.
🎧 Listen to the episode: youtube.com/watch?v=JX4X...
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📌A new video produced by De Montfort University in collaboration with Hamlett Film , as part of the #SmidgeProject, is now available: youtube.com/watch?v=Bznb...
Brain Box – The Climate Quiz Show presents climate change through a combination of news reporting and a Europe-wide quiz show format.
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📢 Inclusive Europe & De Montfort University hosted a #SmidgeProject roundtable with journalists to discuss how narratives targeting middle-aged audiences work—and how journalism can better and more responsibly engage this overlooked group.
🔗 Interested to know more? smidgeproject.eu/post/smidge-...
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📢 In an article published by @theguardian.com, the #SmidgeProject was highlighted as one of the few initiatives exploring how conspiracy theories and disinformation spread among middle-aged adults.
Read the full article here: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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🎞️ Have you had the opportunity to watch “A Family Tea”?
This short film, produced by De Montfort University and Hamlett Films for the #SMIDGEProject, explores trust, belonging, and everyday dialogue.
🎥 Watch the full video here: lnkd.in/eMBhr6Cw
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At the ENgaGE Symposium, part of the GEMS Project, Sara Wilford presented the #Smidgeproject results. The event gathered 72 participants from across Europe to address the exploitation of gaming ecosystems by extremist actors.
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📌Our colleague @linenybro.bsky.social from the University of Copenhagen presented the #SMIDGEProject results at the NordMedia 2025 in Odense, Denmark.
Discover more about the conference: nordmedianetwork.org/nordmedia-co...
#NORDIS #NordMedia2025
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📌For the past 2 and a half years, the #SmidgeProject has been tackling online extremism and disinformation targeted at middle-aged adults.
But what exactly have we achieved so far and what’s coming next?
🎥 Discover our progress, insights, and upcoming initiatives in this video: buff.ly/CtagVVh
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🎙️ Missed the SMIDGE webinar “Radicalisation and Extremist Narratives – Quo Vadis?”?
We joined #ArenasEU and fellow #SmidgeProject partners to unpack radicalisation, disinformation, and how collaboration can build resilience across Europe.
📺 Watch it here: youtube.com/watch?v=SRO0...
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📢 Missed the SMIDGE webinar “Radicalisation and Extremist Narratives – Quo Vadis?”?
Catch up here 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=SRO0...
Experts from the #SmidgeProject, @arenasproject.bsky.social and @oppattune.bsky.social shared insights on radicalisation, #disinformation and collaboration across Europe.
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📢 The webinar “Radicalisation and Extremist Narratives – Quo Vadis?” has just started!
Dr. Sara Wilford opens with an introduction to the #SmidgeProject, sharing key insights and lessons learned so far. @linenybro.bsky.social highlights the work completed and introduces the concept of HYPE.
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🎙️ New SmidgeCast episode!
How should governments, platforms, and researchers respond to the ethical risks posed by emerging technologies like #AI?
Dr. Sara Wilford from DMU shares insights from the #SMIDGEProject on some of today’s biggest ethical challenge👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMdi...
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Good morning from Pristina, Kosovo! 🇽🇰
The Smidge team is ready for a two-day #SmidgeProject consortium meeting. After two years of progress, we are gathering to review work packages and plan our next steps.
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During a recent workshop in Gjakova, students from the University of "Fehmi Agani" explored key findings from the #SmidgeProject on radicalization, #extremism & #disinformation.
Our colleagues from @KCSS presented insights from reports D4.6 & D4.1.
🔗 Read more: buff.ly/hEs33dz
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🗞️ New Interview Alert
Dr. @Sara_Wilford spoke with Japan’s leading newspaper @nikkei about the #SMIDGEProject — urging a shift in focus and highlighting how middle-aged individuals are key players in misinformation and radicalisation.
To know more:
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📌 Productive meeting with our SMIDGE Project consortium partners today! We're diligently refining our counter-narratives and are excited to soon release impactful outputs. Stay tuned!
Learn more about the #Smidgeproject 👉 https://buff.ly/3COhpbz
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📢 Welcome to the #SmidgeProject Bluesky account!
We are a #HorizonEU project tackling a key question: How do extremist narratives, conspiracy theories & disinformation affect middle-aged adults online?
We aim to offer insights and tools to help this group navigate today’s complex digital world.
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