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#180 – Hugo Mercier on why gullibility and misinformation are overrated

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People Are Generally Amenable to Having Their Minds Change (Anti-Vaxers are the Exception)

People are usually receptive to changing their minds when presented with good arguments based on facts from a trusted authority, even though the extent of change may vary. The majority of experiments demonstrate that individuals tend to shift their opinions in the expected direction when provided with convincing reasoning. While the focus is often on human irrationality and mistakes, it doesn't accurately reflect the typical response to persuasive arguments. Anti-vaxers are noted as an exception to this general trend, showing resistance to changing their views despite credible information.

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