Posted on Apr 19, 2021
OAN fires staffer who called out the network over voter fraud lies
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Why do people continue to believe disinformation that has been proven to be just that? "Researchers found that it is extremely difficult to dislodge strongly held beliefs through rational or logical methods. This was found to be especially true for social, religious, and politically-held beliefs." There is another reason that comes into play, "rejecting information requires more cognitive effort than simply accepting that the message is true. It’s easier for a person to believe a simple lie, than to have one’s mind changed by information that is new and novel.", according to Psych Central
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OAN, like others, deserves criticism for its handling of the election results and aftermath. OAN should really be renamed 30% American News.
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