Fake news isn't new, it's been around a long time. Why is it so prevalent in today's world?
What is the Illusory Truth Effect?
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Illusory Truth, Lies & PropagandaPsychology Today article that breaks down the illusory truth effect and propaganda.
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How Liars Create the Illusion of TruthBBC Future article that discusses various psychological studies on the effectiveness of the illusory truth effect.
Social Media & Fake News
In the past, news came at a slower rate and more than likely came from a reputable source. Here is a visual representation from Rose-Stockwell's How We Broke Democracy:
However, social media has increasingly become the place people turn to for news. From the same article, here is a visual representation of how we get news today:
This graphic from The Pew Research Center shows how the number of younger adults turning to social media for news has changed since 2020.
