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2. This is also why debunking is a waste of time

Wed Aug 7, 2024, 06:01 PM

Aug 2024

Even merely repeating a claim before debunking it makes it feel "truthier"

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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