@paulg HN is basically a laboratory for that hypothesis, which is clearly correct.
Interesting theory: dubious accusations spread faster online because they generate more controversy. http://goo.gl/eAURr1
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@paulg storytelling bias: large groups repeat the most interesting thing, leading to skewed info to anyone who listens w/ no skepticism.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@paulg gresham's law strikes again.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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FWIW I'm dubious. I think stories that perfectly confirm mistaken biases spread fastest, stories of that type are likely to be false.
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@paulg both can be true.
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@paulg “A lie can travel halfway around the world before the truth can get its pants on.”—Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill -
@raganwald Are you sure twas him who said it? He would not have said pants. - Show replies
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@paulg CGP Grey makes a compelling case for selection-by-controversy leading to craziness evolution http://bit.ly/1AedZSxThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@KoenSwinkels Now that is an interesting idea...Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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