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Myth-busting
Myth-busting is a broader concept that encompasses both debunking and prebunking. It refers to the systematic effort to dismantle false beliefs—whether reactively, after the myth has spread, or proactively, before it takes hold.
defined by
Stefan T. Siegel
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