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What does it mean?
It is possible to deceive a large number of people for extended periods.
In plain terms
Many people can be fooled easily and often.
What can you take from it?
Do not assume everyone is informed.

Where it applies

  • politics
  • media consumption

Putting it to work

  • verify sources
  • think critically

Questions to consider

  • How easily are people fooled?

Another view

People are often more skeptical than this suggests.

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