Why people believe misinformation even when they're told the facts

Why people believe misinformation even when they're told the facts


When you spot false or misleading information online, or in a family group chat, how do you respond? For many people, their first impulse is to fact-check—reply with statistics, make a debunking post on social media or point people toward trustworthy sources.

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