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It's a distinction we learn as kids. But it turns out judging facts isn't nearly as black-and-white as your third-grade teacher might have had you believe. In reality, we rely on a biased set of cognitive processes to arrive at a given conclusion or belief. This natural tendency to cherry pick and twist the facts to fit with our existing ...
Oct 25, 2020 · Misinformation can be insidious; it can seep into the unconscious mind and influence beliefs and behaviors long after we have forgotten its source or the evidence invoked to support it.
Sep 23, 2018 · It’s easier for a person to believe a simple lie, than to have one’s mind changed by information that is new and novel. The new study, led by psychologists Drs. Stephan Lewandowsky and Ullrich ...
Jul 8, 2023 · The reasons why we believe fake news are complex. Among other things, they have to do with our personality and our attitude toward knowledge and facts. Fake news is also an appealing vehicle for ...
May 12, 2017 · This protects us from having to change our beliefs. When our ideas are true, this probably isn’t such a bad thing. Unfortunately, it also can keep us firmly believing things are false. While it ...
May 1, 2021 · We synthesize a burgeoning literature investigating why people believe and share false or highly misleading news online. Contrary to a common narrative whereby politics drives susceptibility to fake news, people are ‘better’ at discerning truth from falsehood (despite greater overall belief) when evaluating politically concordant news.
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Oct 27, 2021 · Key points. Belief in fake news, lies, and conspiracy theories causes major problems in the world. To deal with complexity, we tend to rely upon our respective tribes for information. The more ...
