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I've always found one missing - being put into an agreeable state of mind with truthisms. For example: Babies are cute, violence is bad, <something>, and furth
by andreyf 18y ago
I've always found one missing - being put into an agreeable state of mind with truthisms. For example:
Babies are cute, violence is bad, <something>, and furthermore, kittens are cuddly.
Makes <something> seem more likely to be true. Is there a name for it?
- Eliezer 18y agoI call them "applause lights". http://www.overcomingbias.com/2007/09/applause-lights.html http://www.overcomingbias.com/2007/09/applause-lights.html Special case of the halo effect: http://www.overcomingbias.com/2007/11/halo-effect.html http://www.overcomingbias.com/2007/11/halo-effect.html
- yummyfajitas 18y agoA friend of mine calls it "building agreement". He uses it in a rather different context. Him: I like moby. Cute girl in record store looking at a Moby CD: Yeah, he's way cool. I saw him in concert recently. ... Him: I also like puppies, especially when you scratch their tummy, and their leg shakes. Girl: Oh, I love puppies too! And kitties! ... Him: So, I gotta run, but it was real nice to meet you. Oh, before I leave, remind me your phone number so we can hang out sometime?