👉 Conflation is a situation in which information or ideas are spread inaccurately, often due to misinformation or misunderstanding. It occurs when someone believes something that does not accurately represent reality and spreads it widely without evidence or explanation. This can lead to confusion and harm if people believe things they do not know are true. It is important to note that the term "conflation" refers specifically to a situation where information or ideas have been spread inaccurately, often due to misinformation or misunderstanding.