The constant lies and propaganda that people are being fed through mainstream media and social media create distinctive patterns of thought. On a biological level we can assume that this form of mind control creates a pattern of neural connections in the brain. Now when we attempt to help others to see through manipulation they most often act defensively and are unable to accept the notion that they have been manipulated. At this point our patience is important to allow 'rewiring' of neural connections to form in the brain. In essence: falling for propaganda does not mean people are dumb, it can happen to all of us; and seeing through this deception and accepting it takes times, for some people a long time. So develop patience and persistence in your battle for truth.
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The problem with communicating with someone who's ignorant, is the so-called "curse of knowledge."
The "curse of knowledge" refers to a bias documented in various psychology and behavioral economics studies. Once you know something, it can be hard to remember what it was like before you knew it, or to put yourself in the shoes of someone who doesn't know it. It's a barrier to communication.
The "curse of knowledge" refers to a bias documented in various psychology and behavioral economics studies. Once you know something, it can be hard to remember what it was like before you knew it, or to put yourself in the shoes of someone who doesn't know it. It's a barrier to communication.