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Science tells us that when it comes to verifying information, it is better to err on the side of skepticism and intellectual humility than to solely rely on our judgment.
A new study from University of Waterloo researchers suggests people who exaggerate and distort information to impress and persuade others are more likely to fall for misinformation.
Misleading people are often mislead by others, reveals study ANI | Updated: Mar 13, 2021 20:57 IST Ontario [Canada], March 13 (ANI): While some individuals might find it easy to mislead people by trying to persuade or impress with misleading exaggerations and distortions, they are themselves much likely to be fooled by impressive-sounding misinformation, as suggested by the findings of a new study. The researchers found that people who frequently engage in "persuasive bullshitting" were actually quite poor at identifying it. Specifically, they had trouble...
The more frequently someone engaged in persuasive B.S., the more likely they are to be duped by various types of misleading information .
Study finds that misleading people are often easily misled by others ANI | Updated: Mar 09, 2021 19:40 IST Ontario[Canada], March 9 (ANI): The findings of a new study from the University of Waterloo suggests that individuals who frequently try to persuade or impress others with misleading exaggerations and distortions, often themselves are much likely to be fooled by impressive-sounding misinformation. The researchers found that people who frequently engage in "persuasive bullshitting" were actually quite poor at identifying it. Specifically, they had tro...