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Facts Don't Win Arguments
- Facts don't change opinions, they often backfire.
- Opinions come first, and then we find facts to support them.
Saddam and 9/11
- A study showed that even when presented with evidence contradicting their belief that Saddam Hussein was behind 9/11, 98% of participants refused to change their minds.
- This highlights how deeply ingrained beliefs can be, resistant even to clear facts.
Immigrant Misperceptions
- Studies on correcting misperceptions about immigrant populations revealed that providing accurate information didn't change attitudes.
- This reinforces that pre-existing beliefs shape how we interpret facts, rather than the other way around.