Relying on System 1 Thinking Leaves You Susceptible to the Peril of Misinformation

In the current era of unprecedented cultural and political tension, the growing problem of misinformation has exacerbated social unrest within the online space. Rectifying this issue requires a robust understanding of the underlying factors that lead social media users to believe and spread misinformation. We investigate a set of neurophysiological measures as they relate to users interacting with misinformation, delivered via social media. A …