Radically Genuine with Dr Roger Mcfillin
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Don't let the illusion of truth cloud your judgment.
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December 8, 2023
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as posted by the channelHave you ever wondered how our brains navigate the sea of information and decide what's true or false? The latest episode of the Radically Genuine Podcast dives into the fascinating concept of the "illusion of truth effect" and its mind-bending impact on our perception of reality.
Did you know that saying something repeatedly can make it feel true, regardless of its accuracy? Vanderbilt University conducted a study, using known and unknown facts, to explore how prior knowledge interacts with this illusion. Surprisingly, the results revealed that even for things we already know, repetition can sway our judgment of plausibility!
"Basically, it's this: Say things enough times, and it doesn't matter if it's factual. It will become the truth for people who hear it." This raises a critical question about the impact of repetition in our everyday conversations, especially in fields where misinformation may inadvertently become a collective truth.
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