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Posted By Beau7890 3 months, 1 week ago in Science & Technology
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Even if they do not understand the neuroscience behind source amnesia, campaign strategists can exploit it to spread misinformation. They know that if their message is initially memorable, its impression will persist long after it is debunked.

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    CRYMTYPHON3 months, 1 week ago

    This makes lies sound like computer viruses; leading me to wonder:

    Supposing you could install a lie-detector and preventer in your brain, the way you install virus protection on your computer:

    would you dare to do it?

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      lfergie8123 months, 1 week ago

      I wouldn't trust the technology any more than I trust the Diebold voting machines.

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        Beau78903 months, 1 week ago

        You can install a lie detector in your brain. Just learn to remember the context in which you first learned new things.

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      lfergie8123 months, 1 week ago

      This is exactly the strategy of the GOP and FOX news. They repeatedly reported false stories as news until those that only watch their channel believe it as fact. Talking points that when disputed by someone else is not believed.

      Good find Beau.

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