The Illusion of Truth Through Repetition Thomas Sowell's quote captures a fundamental reality - people often believe things not because they are true but because they have been repeated enough times to feel true. This is a psychological phenomenon that has been exploited for centuries by those in power, the media, and influential institutions. When repetition replaces evidence, perception overshadows reality. If a statement is heard often enough, it becomes a "fact" in the minds of many, even if it was never backed by proof. This is how propaganda gains traction, misinformation spreads, and history is rewritten right before our eyes. The Science Behind Repetitive Misinformation Psychologists call this the illusory truth effect, which explains how the brain tends to accept repeated statements as accurate, even when they are false. The mind is wired for efficiency - it takes mental shortcuts rather than analyzing everything...
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