Believe Quote by David Eagleman
“You are more likely to believe that a statement is true if you have heard it before - whether or not it is actually true.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Incidental: Why We’re All So Curious About the World, 2015
Repeated exposure makes statements feel true, regardless of factual accuracy.
In simple terms: Familiarity breeds belief.
Key Takeaway
Question sources, not just familiarity.
Themes
cognition
bias
truth
Mood
skeptical
analytical
Type
psychology
science
When to use this quote
- news consumption
- advertising
- political rhetoric
- education
Key Concepts
availability heuristic
confirmation bias
memory
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do you trust familiar statements?
- How can you verify repeated claims?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance on familiarity can mislead decisions.
