Credible Quote by Michael Wolff
““This was the peculiar and haunting consensus—not that Trump was guilty of all that he was accused of, but that he was guilty of so much else. It was all too possible that the hardly plausible would lead to the totally credible.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Fire and Fury, 2018
The public perception can shift from disbelief to acceptance, making unlikely ideas seem credible.
In simple terms: People can accept unlikely ideas if they seem plausible enough.
Key Takeaway
Question credibility, not just plausibility.
Themes
media
politics
belief formation
Mood
skeptical
critical
Type
analytical
reflective
When to use this quote
- election cycles
- news cycles
- public debates
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
social influence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern truth from persuasive narratives?
- What role does media play in shaping belief?
A Different Perspective
Credibility can be manipulated, leading to misinformation.
