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Why Your Brain Loves False Connections | Orange County News
New research reveals how our brains’ natural tendency to spot patterns and fit information into existing beliefs makes us vulnerable to misinformation—especially when it aligns with our worldview. Confirmation bias and the illusory truth effect work together to make false narratives feel true, even without evidence. Experts are now developing tools and education strategies to help people recognize and resist these cognitive traps, especially as AI-generated content floods our feeds. Awareness is the first step toward becoming smarter, more discerning consumers of information in today’s…
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