If you hear an unfounded statement often enough, you might just start believing that it’s true. Matthew WarrenBPS Research DigestThu, 12 Sep 2019 10:29 UTC This phenomenon, known as the “illusory truth effect”, is exploited by politicians and advertisers — and if you think you are immune to it, you’re […]
Truth
Fascinating and informative! With much thanks to both the author and the ever-resourceful Pam Vernon. The truth is no more welcomed by the US government now than it was by the Soviet government after Chernobyl. From Jacob G. Hornberger at fff.org: SPOILER ALERT: If you have not yet seen the […]
SThe illusion of truth is a mechanism by which one comes to believe something is true when it’s not. In fact, they don’t just believe it; they also defend it as true. Also, they close themselves off to the possibility that it might be false. Exploring Your MindSun, 15 Apr […]
Why Gulf Oil Disaster is Blessing in Disguise by Ray Songtree There are many who look ahead with despair. This is because many see the end to our consumptive way of life coming soon, with a clueless populace unaware of this inevitability. Many see die back as very probable, and […]