The interesting, practical implication here is that if you see something that is being widely spread, it is more likely false than true.https://twitter.com/robkhenderson/status/1125034108751622145 …
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This also reminds me of a favorite quote: “the news is simply whatever causes the most excitement amongst the largest number of people.” Can’t remember the source.
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“a lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is still putting on its shoes” - attributed variously including to Jonathon Swift and Mark Twain.
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When/if the truth does spread though does it correct the falsehood, or is it dismissed?
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