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Why does a repeated claim eventually seem true?

Encountering a claim several times can increase its credibility, whether it is true or false. This experimental effect does not turn every repetition into persuasion: its magnitude depends on the knowledge brought to bear, the context and the corrections provided. In children as well as in schools, evidence exists but remains partial.

By Nick Freeman26 min read

Explainer · Media

Media framing: how the same fact can tell two stories

A headline, a selection of facts and a few reservations can shape how the same event is read. Experiments and press council decisions help distinguish the effects of framing, misleading presentations and fabrications.

By Nick Freeman11 min read

“A well-informed society is a freer society.”

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