Dictionary of Misinformation.
People trust anything that looks like a definition.
Even when it’s false.
In a digital world where information is constant and unfiltered, credibility is no longer earned, it’s assumed. The way something is presented often matters more than whether it’s true. Formats like dictionaries, designed to inform, now give even the most misleading claims a sense of authority.
By mimicking this language, misinformation becomes harder to question, and easier to believe.
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Expose how misinformation gains credibility in a world where people trust online sources more than institutions.
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Turn anti-vaccine myths into dictionary-style entries labeled “Source: Internet,” revealing how easily false information appears authoritative.
