A Debater’s Guide to Toxic Rhetoric: How to Decode Populism, Fake News, and Online Manipulation скачать в хорошем качестве

A Debater’s Guide to Toxic Rhetoric: How to Decode Populism, Fake News, and Online Manipulation

A Debater’s Guide to Toxic Rhetoric: How to Decode Populism, Fake News, and Online Manipulation Populist rhetoric, media manipulation, and misinformation thrive in moments of uncertainty—by simplifying reality, exploiting emotion, and turning disagreement into tribal conflict. In this lecture, I examine how toxic rhetoric works, why it is often so persuasive, and what can actually be done to counter it. The talk is structured around three core areas: 00:00 - Introduction 06:00 - Populism 40:00 - Media manipulation 57:00 - Misinformation and conspiracy beliefs What tends to fail when engaging with believers—and what has a better chance of changing minds Drawing on professional debate tools, alongside insights from communication theory, psychology, linguistics, and politics, the lecture offers practical ways to recognize manipulation, respond more effectively, and engage in conversations that strengthen—rather than corrode—democratic norms. Recorded live: January 9, 2026 Event: Think & Drink Amsterdam Venue: The Book Nook, Amsterdam About me I’m a debate coach and expert in persuasive communication with over 14 years of experience. My work is grounded in deep theoretical and practical expertise in communication and persuasion, and informed by cutting-edge research in fields such as linguistics, philosophy, psychology, and politics. I help people think more clearly, argue more precisely, and use words more effectively in high-stakes professional, personal, and public contexts. Continue the conversation I work with individuals in 1:1 persuasion and debate coaching, with teams and organizations on effective communication and argumentation, and with conferences and institutions seeking lectures and keynotes. If this talk resonated, I bring the same rigor, clarity, and care to helping people and organizations achieve their goals through words. Thanks: Think & Drink Amsterdam The Book Nook, Amsterdam Copyright © Monica Forman. Please don’t re-upload full recordings without permission. #populism #rhetoric #persuasion #criticalthinking #medialiteracy #misinformation #debate