Why 98% of People Believe Everything on the Internet

What a world we live in now! We read articles, we find information, we check out facts, and we try to understand everything through a quick google search! Our minds go through trillions of processes at any given second; sometimes it’s even hard to keep up.

Donny Miller said, “In the age of information, ignorance is a choice”, and that’s true when you know where to look for accurate information. It’s no secret that the internet is filled with misinformation, and passive reading or listening isn’t enough these days. So what should you do when it comes to accurate information? Well, there are some ways to figure it out.

TIMESTAMPS:
Be on the lookout for cognitive bias 0:31
Listen to what they’re not telling you 2:37
The logical propaganda 4:08
It’s all about the sources 5:59
Don’t give in to the Pierre Salinger Syndrome 7:12
The captivating conspiracy theories 8:20
The illusory truth effect 9:14

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SUMMARY:
– In an attempt to simplify the information we’re exposed to, we take mental shortcuts that lead us sometimes on the wrong path.
– Most of the time, we’re attracted to information that fits our personal narrative.
– When someone is physically attractive, and they give you positive non-verbal cues, like smiling or making eye contact, they can have more of an impact on you than the words they’re saying.
– You see, when we come across an attractive person, we subconsciously assume that they’re intelligent and capable.
– When someone tells you “according to a study”, you’re more likely to believe them, because it seems like it was truly researched. But sometimes even studies can be misinterpreted.
– When it comes to accurate information, you need to dig deep and cross-reference. So, when it comes to finding facts, use multiple sources for any piece of information that might seem dodgy.
– Journalist Pierre Salinger claimed that he’d obtained important information about the US government doing some questionable things with missiles. Of course, the rumour was disproven, but the hoaxes still remain online.
– It’s more interesting to believe a lie, especially when it’s imprinted on your mind, than it is to believe the truth. The truth is sometimes boring, but a more interesting story behind an event with a logical explanation, is something that’ll grasp our attention for sure.
– Have you ever heard about the illusory truth effect? This term was coined back in 1977 and describes the tendency to believe information to be correct when we are repeatedly exposed to it. In other words, repeat a lie enough times, and people begin to accept it as truth.

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