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A reliable way to make people believe in falsehoods is frequent repetition, because familiarity is not easily distinguished from truth.
Daniel Kahneman • Thinking, Fast and Slow
One of the most concerning notions for science communicators, fact-checkers, and advocates of truth, is the backfire effect; this is when a correction leads to an individual increasing their belief in the very misconception the correction is aiming to rectify. There is currently a debate in the literature as to whether backfire effects exist at all... See more
Searching for the Backfire Effect: Measurement and Design Considerations
One of the most powerful response techniques is the ability to ask questions. Questions frame the issue, remove ambiguity, expose gaps, reduce risk, give permission to engage, enable dialogue, uncover opportunities, and help to pressure-test logic. Questions that are informed, thoughtful, and relevant advance learning.
Paul F. Magnone • Great Leaders Ask Great Questions: Here Are 3 Steps to Up Your Questioning Game.
A reliable way to make people believe in falsehoods is frequent repetition, because familiarity is not easily distinguished from truth.
Daniel Kahneman • Thinking, Fast and Slow
Durably reducing conspiracy beliefs through dialogues with AI ...
science.org
Robust research is a combination of sourcing accurate information and validating its authenticity. Especially in the digital age, where misinformation can spread, this skill is crucial.