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The Backfire Effect: Why Showing People the Truth Sometimes Makes Them Believe BS Even More

source: http://www.opednews.com/articles/The-Backfire-Effect-Why-S-by-David-McRaney-110705-177.html

The Misconception: When your beliefs are challenged with facts, you alter your opinions and incorporate the new information into your thinking.

The Truth: When your deepest convictions are challenged by contradictory evidence, your beliefs get stronger. http://www.opednews.com/articles/The-Backfire-Effect-Why-S-by-David-McRaney-1107...
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