This is part 1 of a 2-part series on the illusory truth effect and its use in political propaganda. “If everybody always lies to you, the consequence is not that you believe the lies, but rather that ...

According to a false video generated using artificial intelligence (AI) that went viral on social media, American media personality Kim Kardashian manipulates people online for money, and you are more ...

If you consider yourself a climate science supporter, you probably wouldn’t think simple exposure to a skeptic’s claim could shift your views. Our new research has produced worrying findings. Climate ...

If you consider yourself a climate science supporter, you probably wouldn't think simple exposure to a skeptic's claim could shift your views. Our new research has produced worrying findings. Climate ...

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It has been documented in psychological studies that repeating lies eventually results in some people’s acceptance of these lies as the truth. This “illusory truth effect” can be reinforced in printed ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. If something is seen as big, and is a lie, why is it still seen as truth by so many? I have been ...

Focusing on your existing customers may seem prudent in tough times, but beware the illusory truth that your best buyers ...