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> Personally, I would rather read content that is likely correct, with a flag that the content is currently unsourced, then to have nothing at all Funfact: Thi
by Swizec 3y ago
> Personally, I would rather read content that is likely correct, with a flag that the content is currently unsourced, then to have nothing at all
Funfact: This is dangerous!
We have a bias towards believing written information. Even if we are told "What you are about to read is wrong", you are then more likely to believe what you've read than before you read it.
https://dtg.sites.fas.harvard.edu/Gilbert%20et%20al%20%28EVERYTHING%20YOU%20READ%29.pdf https://dtg.sites.fas.harvard.edu/Gilbert%20et%20al%20%28EVE...
- 38 3y agoI am an adult. I would rather have (clearly labeled) possibly incorrect information, than no information. dont treat people like children.
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- balder1991 3y agoBut you have to consider Wikipedia is made to serve everyone, including the less enlightened. The way I see it, if information without a source is allowed, it can quickly get out of hand.