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How System 1 Thinking controls our thoughts

How System 1 Thinking controls our thoughts

TL; DR Summary Many people insist their views are based on science and education (fact-based) but on many topics, they stick to their ideology or party/group think position. In the chart below, especially in the “Climate change & Energy” category, the strongest factors in one’s views are ideology/group membership and age. Both political parties are likely to be “fact deniers”, contrary to the views they hold of themselves. (Indeed, Dr. Neil Degrasse Tyson emphasizes this point – left and right…

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Why is the media ignoring “this”?

Why is the media ignoring “this”?

TL;DR Summary The media is ignoring that Sanders has attracted someone’s estimate of 45,000 people to a rally in NYC. Truth: The story is covered by MSNBC, NY Times, CNN and others. Why spread the false statement that the media are ignoring this?

Example of trade group social media propaganda

Example of trade group social media propaganda

TL;DR Summary: Most people view propaganda as something undertaken by governments, especially in war time, and by politicians. But propaganda and the methods of propaganda are employed every single day by all types of organizations and participants. By sharing messages like this, you become a propagandist in the chain of propaganda! On Facebook, a “Like” or “Comment” is identical to “Share” – which means you may be “sharing” items you do not realize you are sharing!  

Example of trade group social media propaganda #Socialmedia #Propaganda

Example of trade group social media propaganda #Socialmedia #Propaganda

TL;DR Summary: Most people view propaganda as something undertaken by governments, especially in war time, and by politicians. But propaganda and the methods of propaganda are employed every single day by all types of organizations and participants. By sharing messages like this, you become a propagandist in the chain of propaganda! On Facebook, a “Like” or “Comment” is identical to “Share” – which means you may be “sharing” items you do not realize you are sharing!