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What does it mean?
Lies spread quickly, and the most dangerous ones are those that contain some truth.
In plain terms
Half truths are the most convincing lies.
What can you take from it?
Verify claims that sound partially true.

Where it applies

  • news consumption
  • public discourse

Putting it to work

  • fact check sources
  • scrutinize headlines

Questions to consider

  • How do you spot a half truth?
  • Why do lies spread faster?

Another view

It assumes all truths are equally verifiable by the public.

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