Misinformation: A New Form of Gaslighting

“Opinions aren’t facts. Feelings aren’t facts. Just because it’s a fact that you don’t like doesn’t make it fake. Real journalists aren’t your enemies, but misinformation is.” – Lisa Remillard

Now this isn’t about politics and it doesn’t matter what “sides” we are on. It’s about the power of information.

At this point in time, the world is so polarized that we can’t have a basic and honest conversation. We quickly hear people shouting fake news, but its impact on how we think, behave, and engage with one another is key. All of us can be subject to the effects of misinformation and many people lose sight of the truth and what they believe based on how it feels when partial truths are shared. When the words closely match how we believe and feel, we try to create it as a reality, which is the fundamental basis of gaslighting.

Wondering…