This is part 1 of a 2-part series on the illusory truth effect and its use in political propaganda. “If everybody always lies to you, the consequence is not that you believe the lies, but rather that ...

Across the world, politicians use propaganda to manipulate the thoughts and actions of others. It's a strategy deployed by democracies and dictatorships alike. How, then, can I detect propaganda?

I am starting to think that the constant need to defend the increasingly absurd political stances of one’s allies is making people mentally less agile. For example, I recently asked two friends what I ...