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walkingman

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1. Repetition correlates truth -

Reply to Jim__ (Original post)

Wed Aug 7, 2024, 03:35 PM

Aug 2024

the illusion of truth, is the tendency to believe false information is true after repeated exposure to it. This can happen even when people initially know the information is false.

Lying is an art. It has gotten a bad rap. In fact, it is among the most sophisticated accomplishments of the human mind.

And people wonder how we got so fucked up?? ☮

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Experiment shows repetition boosts belief in climate-skeptical claims, even among climate science endorsers [View all] Jim__ Aug 2024 OP

Repetition correlates truth - walkingman Aug 2024 #1

This is also why debunking is a waste of time caraher Aug 2024 #2

Well, sure... See "Gaslighting" for example OKIsItJustMe Aug 2024 #3