In a moment when misinformation seems impossible to contain and political divides feel sharper than ever, most strategies aimed at addressing the problem still rely on a familiar playbook: correct the facts, show the evidence, and provide the authoritative link. It assumes that if people have the “right” information, they will use it. But what if that assumption is flawed? That’s the starting point for new research led by Cesi Cruz, Associate Professor of Public Policy and Political Science at the University of Michigan.
