One Planet, One People
Learning About Misinformation
Understanding How Information Can Mislead
Social media often repeats information we already agree with. It notices what we respond to and then shows us similar content. This can be useful when looking for products or services, but it can also make it harder to see different viewpoints or check whether something is accurate.
Understanding this pattern helps us see why misinformation spreads quickly and why it can feel convincing. When we pause and look beyond what is familiar, we often find a wider range of ideas and experiences that support clearer understanding and personal growth.
Language can be used in ways that distract, oversimplify, or create misunderstandings. One way to explore this is through our series on logical fallacies. These short videos introduce common patterns of faulty reasoning and explain how they can influence our thinking without us noticing.
Each idea is presented simply and clearly, usually in under a minute, to make it accessible to anyone. The aim is to help people recognise how information can be shaped, and to support thoughtful, steady reflection when engaging with the world around us.
Why We Focus on Misinformation
Misinformation spreads easily online and can influence how people understand the world. It can blur the line between fact and assumption, and it sometimes revives harmful myths, including those connected to antisemitism and Holocaust denial.
At Spaceship Earth, we believe clarity is essential for learning. This is why we create resources that help people recognise misleading information, and why we restore and colourise historical Holocaust footage through Project Empathy. Preserving truth and supporting calm, thoughtful education are at the heart of our work.
The Importance of
Critical Thinking
Critical thinking helps us understand information more clearly. It gives us the tools to question what we read, notice assumptions, and make steady, well-considered decisions. These skills support better conversations, better choices, and a better understanding of one another.
Our resources introduce these ideas in a simple and accessible way. They are designed to help people recognise how our thinking can be influenced, and how we can approach information with clarity and care.
Learning in a Digital World
Spaceship Earth is a digital organisation, which means our learning tools are available to anyone, wherever they are. Whether you explore our logical fallacy videos or our courses on cognitive bias, each resource is designed to build confidence in understanding information calmly and clearly.
By engaging with these materials, you support a shared effort to make truth easier to recognise in a world where information spreads quickly and not always accurately.
Supporting This Work
If you would like to support our educational resources, the donate button is on the left. Contributions help us create clear, accessible materials and preserve important historical evidence for future generations.
Every gift, however small, helps us continue this work and make it available to more people.
Explore and Learn
We invite you to explore our resources, learn more about logical fallacies, and take part in building a thoughtful and informed online community. Together, we can support a future grounded in clarity, empathy, and shared understanding.