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- Alex Jones and the illusory truth effect, explained https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2017/6/17/15817056/alex-jones-megyn-kelly-lies-nbc-psychology-illusory-truth 7 comments politics
- Repeating a claim can make it seem more believable—an effect known as the “illusory truth effect”. A new study found that repetition boosts belief in false climate claims, even for climate science advocates. https://www.psypost.org/repetition-boosts-belief-in-false-climate-claims-even-for-climate-science-advocates/ 78 comments science
- When false claims are repeated, we start to believe they are true, suggests a new study. This phenomenon, known as the “illusory truth effect”, is exploited by politicians and advertisers. Using our own knowledge to fact-check can prevent us from believing it is true when it is later repeated. https://digest.bps.org.uk/2019/09/12/when-false-claims-are-repeated-we-start-to-believe-they-are-true-heres-how-behaving-like-a-fact-checker-can-help/ 1408 comments science