Why do so many people believe misinformation? There are still people out there that think Saddam Hussein had something to do with the 9/11 attacks (he didn't). Others believe that Obama is a Muslim (he isn't). Back when Mitt Romney was in the race we saw evidence of people believing that the Mormon Church endorses polygamy (it doesn't).
Why do people believe this mis-information. Are they just stupid? A couple of psychologists offer an alternative explanation in a column that has attracted a lot of attention. Check it out.
Op-Ed Contributor - How Lies Live and Grow in the Brain - Op-Ed - NYTimes.com
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