Intellictual Self-defense:
The Trivium Method, can be adapted to evaluate information and identify potential falsehoods. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

Grammar: Focus on the Input stage, where you gather information. Pay attention to:
Sources: Verify the credibility and reputation of the source

Context: Consider the topic’s complexity, and ensure you understand the context.

Clarity: Look for ambiguity, vagueness, or unclear language, which may indicate manipulation or misinformation.

Logic: Engage your critical thinking skills to evaluate the Processing stage:

Identify assumptions: Recognize implicit or explicit assumptions and evaluate their validity. 

Analyze arguments: Break down the argument’s structure, and assess the strength of evidence and reasoning.

Check for fallacies: Be aware of common logical fallacies, such as ad hominem attacks, straw man arguments, or false dichotomies.  https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_fallacies

Rhetoric: Examine the Output stage, focusing on the presentation and persuasion:

Tone and language: Note any emotional appeals, sensationalism, or loaded language, which may be used to manipulate or deceive.

Bias detection: Identify potential biases in the presentation, such as selective information, cherry-picked data, or omission of contradictory evidence.

Verify claims: Cross-check specific claims or statistics with independent sources to ensure accuracy.