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Why do false claims often outrun the truth? This episode looks at novelty, emotion, repetition, engagement-driven feeds, and motivated reasoning, using the Sandy Hook defamation cases against Alex Jones as a court-verified example of real harm. We also cover simple ways to check a claim before you share it, and how to talk with someone who believes one.
