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I've always wanted a short name for this phenomenon, where a lie takes hold and never leaves no matter how thoroughly it is debunked. Maybe the 'swift boat effe

by mherdeg 12y ago

I've always wanted a short name for this phenomenon, where a lie takes hold and never leaves no matter how thoroughly it is debunked. Maybe the 'swift boat effect'?

blake8086 12y ago
Perhaps "cached thoughts"? http://lesswrong.com/lw/k5/cached_thoughts/ http://lesswrong.com/lw/k5/cached_thoughts/
ademarre 12y ago
Cached confirmation bias
diydsp 12y ago
It's the importance of first impressions.