>Debunking myths is problematic. Unless great care is taken, any effort to debunk
>misinformation can inadvertently reinforce the very myths one seeks to correct. To
>avoid these “backfire effects”, an effective debunking requires three major elements.
>First,  the  refutation  must  focus  on  core  facts  rather  than  the  myth  to  avoid  the
>misinformation becoming more familiar. Second, any mention of a myth should be
>preceded by explicit warnings to notify the reader that the upcoming information is
>false. Finally, the refutation should include an alternative explanation that accounts
>for important qualities in the original misinformation.