🎬 Our documentary 'Middle Rage – Social Media and the War on Democracy' is now live! Exploring how social media, disinformation and online narratives shape democracy - focusing on middle-aged audiences. Watch now 👇 youtube.com/watch?v=lrnqNrdA… #MiddleRage #SmidgeProject #Disinformation #MediaLiteracy #Democracy

It rarely starts with one big conspiracy. It starts with curiosity. Then doubt. Then immersion. And before you know it… You’ve been carried away. #SmidgeProject #CounterNarratives

Sometimes the loudest explanations aren’t the most accurate ones. Disinformation simplifies complex problems and redirects blame. Asking better questions is the first step toward better answers. #CriticalThinking #SmidgeProject #CounterNarratives

Every day online, we face small choices: ➡️ Follow evidence ➡️ Or follow what confirms what we already believe Disinformation doesn’t spread by accident. It spreads by decision. Which road would you take? #MediaLiteracy #SmidgeProject #ConspiracyTheories

When misinformation gets loud enough, it can drown out everything else. Including facts, dialogue and trust. #SmidgeProject #CounterNarratives @CORDIS_EU @mediaEU

“This is fine.” Sometimes denial isn’t loud. It’s quiet. Comfortable. Familiar. But ignoring evidence doesn’t make the fire disappear. What makes us accept comforting narratives over uncomfortable truths? #SmidgeProject #CounterNarratives #Disinformation #ClimateChange

📢 Who shapes online debates but is rarely included in extremism research or policy responses? The “invisible middle” - adults aged 45–65. SMIDGE research shows this group: • relies heavily on social media for news • is highly active in family & community networks • is frequently targeted by misinformation and conspiracy narratives • but is largely overlooked in prevention strategies If we ignore them, we miss a key part of the problem. Our new policy briefs provide tailored guidance for policymakers, platforms, journalists and institutions. Read more: smidgeproject.eu/_files/ugd/… #SMIDGE #Disinformation #MediaLiteracy #DigitalPolicy