Why information can become true simply by being repeated

How false news can spread - Noah Tavlin · 3:42 · Video: TED-Ed · Watch at the source

In short: Discover how the rapid speed of modern information sharing creates the perfect environment for circular reporting, a phenomenon where misinformation gains credibility through endless repetition.

This video explores the mechanics of circular reporting and its role in spreading false news. In past decades, global news was dominated by major newspapers and networks with the vast resources required to gather information directly. Today, the unprecedented speed of information flow has fundamentally changed how facts are validated, allowing misinformation to circulate more effectively than ever before.

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