Unbeknownst to you is the fact that most of what is considered propaganda is really only considered as such because of your own bias. We…

This is an older article, but felt it was important enough to share.

  • TokenBoomer@lemmy.worldOP
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    11 months ago

    The Backfire Effect is the theory that when given contradicting evidence against these predetermined beliefs a person acts to further entrench themselves in their beliefs in open rejection of the facts. Although this is considered a rare phenomenon instead of a common occurrence, the ideas are still embedded within the principles of cognitive dissonance and confirmation bias.

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