EPISODE · Dec 10, 2025 · 3 MIN
Illusory Truth Effect
from Conspiracy Theories Exploring The Unseen · host Michael Fortune
This bias exploits the human tendency to mistake familiarity for accuracy. A statement is more likely to be judged as true simply because it has been heard or seen multiple times, regardless of its actual veracity. Repetition makes a claim feel more fluent and "right.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.
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This bias exploits the human tendency to mistake familiarity for accuracy. A statement is more likely to be judged as true simply because it has been heard or seen multiple times, regardless of its actual veracity. Repetition makes a claim feel more fluent and "right.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.
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