275 The Power of Illusory Truth- How Governments and Media Manipulate Perception

In a world inundated with information, it has become increasingly important to discern fact from fiction. However, the phenomenon of illusory truth plays a key role in shaping our beliefs and attitudes, often to the advantage of powerful entities like governments and media organizations. Illusory truth, also known as the illusion-of-truth effect, refers to the tendency of people to believe information to be true after repeated exposure, regardless of its veracity.