Q3 2026 - Wexner Heritage Alumni Delegates Council Meeting

Once someone has gone down the rabbit hole of antisemitic and other conspiracy theories, much research says there's almost no way to reach them. Conspiracy beliefs feed deep psychological needs — a need for control, a desire to feel unique, the powerful pull of belonging and identity. Facts are no match for that.

But surprising new behavioral science says otherwise. It turns out these beliefs can be debunked — and not through confrontation, but through patient, personalized dialogue using an AI tool called Debunk Bot (https://debunkbot.com/).

The findings reshape our understanding of how we believe and has implications for our growth as leaders.