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Repetition increases belief in the validity of information from "summary" of The Influential Mind by Tali Sharot
The human brain is wired to recognize patterns and draw conclusions based on the information it encounters. When a piece of information is repeated, it becomes more familiar, and this familiarity breeds a sense of truth. This phenomenon occurs due to a cognitive bias known as the illusory truth effect. The more often we hear a statement, the more likely we are to accept it as accurate, regardless of its actual veracity. This mechanism is deeply rooted in our evolutionary history. In uncertain environments, quick decision-making often takes precedence over thorough analysis. Familiarity can serve as a heuristic, guiding individuals toward what seems reliable. Repeated exposure to particular ideas or narratives triggers a mental shortcut, leading to an automatic acceptance that the information is ...
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