10 Questions
What phenomenon is referred to as the Moses Illusion?
The failure to notice what you know is wrong
What does research from cognitive psychology show about people's ability to fact-check?
People are naturally poor at fact-checking
What does the text suggest about people's ability to notice errors in the world around them?
People are very bad at noticing errors
What implications does the text mention for how people consume information in the era of 'fake news'?
People consume information less critically
What is the Moses Illusion an example of?
A psychological phenomenon
What is the Moses Illusion and why is it significant?
The Moses Illusion refers to the phenomenon where people answer questions incorrectly even when they know the correct information. It is significant because it shows that people are naturally poor at picking up factual errors.
Why do people often fail to notice errors?
People often fail to notice errors because it is difficult for them to compare new information to what they already know about a topic.
What does the text suggest about people's ability to fact-check?
Research from cognitive psychology shows that people are naturally poor fact-checkers.
What implications does the Moses Illusion have for how people consume public information?
The Moses Illusion suggests that people may use incorrect information in other situations and consume journalism, social media, and other public information without noticing factual errors.
What has research shown about the Moses Illusion?
The Moses Illusion has been studied repeatedly since the 1980s.
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