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Mon Nov 4, 2024, 08:51 PM

Nov 4

Yesterday, I was debunking disinformation believed by intelligent people. One of them mentioned that when you see a story it’s easy to disregard it, but, when you see it twice, you begin to think, “Maybe there’s something to it…”

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/misinformation-desk/202202/misinform-rinse-repeat-effective-talk-radio-tactic

Misinform, Rinse, Repeat: An Effective Talk-Radio Tactic
Repeated misinformation is more believable, in the media and elsewhere.
Posted February 22, 2022 | Reviewed by Gary Drevitch

KEY POINTS

Psychological science is increasingly being applied in political contexts.

Talk-radio personalities' use of repetition—common among political commentators—is a proven, powerful persuasion technique.

Psychological research shows that repeated untruths are increasingly believable, even in contexts in which listeners know the truth.

It’s become clear that both sides of the U.S. political aisle use psychological concepts and research in their talking points. In our most recent post, we highlighted the benefits of incorporating a psychological perspective in political podcasts and opinion pieces, especially those that address strife and division. Unfortunately, psychological research can be applied in harmful ways as well.

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