Reacting to threatening information and new facts

[packman]

Fact - George Washington's false teeth were made of wood
Fact - George Washington's false teeth were made of the teeth of black slaves

Which fact would you be more likely to check?

Rather long, but entertaining, article on the "Backfire" effect that is plaguing society more than ever in the internet age. In other words, my mind is made up and it is now part of my whole structure , my whole existence and damn if anything is going to change it.




http://theoatmeal.com/comics/believe