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[Opinion] Opinion - Carlos Oliveira: Why is it so difficult to correct misinformation?
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Opinion - Carlos Oliveira: Why is it so difficult to correct misinformation?
The most direct possible answer to the question in the title of this article is that people almost always do not prioritize accuracy when processing information. Regardless of whether it is true or false, it matters more how much the information is compatible with prior beliefs. Individuals feel happy when receiving information consistent with what they believe, but anxious, angry, if they are contradictory. Both for misinformation and for infor…
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