Topic: Belief Regression

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Episode 1701 1:06:28 - 1:07:59

1701: DORK MAGA

Belief Regression, NPR Misinformation Research

NPR reports on a phenomenon called "belief regression," where corrections to misinformation are effective in the short term but fade as memory reverts to original beliefs. The research suggests that to combat misinformation effectively, corrections must be repeated continuously. The segment mocks the report as a justification for the media to relentlessly hammer their preferred narratives.