Russia's and Assad's War Crimes in Syria
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http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20160323-why-are-people-so-incredibly-
gullible
Why Are People So Incredibly Gullible?
Based on the research to date, Newman suggests our gut reactions swivel around just five simple questions:
Does a fact come from a credible source?
Do others believe it?
Is there plenty of evidence to support it?
Is it compatible with what I believe?
Does it tell a good story?
It’s always worth asking whether you have thought carefully about the things you are reading and hearing. Or are you just being a cognitive miser, persuaded by biased feelings rather than facts? Some of your dearest opinions may have no more substance than the great banana hoax of the year 2000.
SAGAN: We are releasing vast quantities of carbon dioxide, increasing the greenhouse effect. It may not take much to destabilize the Earth's climate, to convert this heaven, our only home in the cosmos, into a kind of hell.
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Originally posted by 1kiki:
http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20160323-why-are-people-so-incredibly-
gullible
Why Are People So Incredibly Gullible?
Based on the research to date, Newman suggests our gut reactions swivel around just five simple questions:
Does a fact come from a credible source?
Do others believe it?
Is there plenty of evidence to support it?
Is it compatible with what I believe?
Does it tell a good story?
The first three you list are important.
Is it compatible with what I believe is irrelevant as is, does it tell a good story when it comes to reporting facts. In the case of KPO's source and the articles material I say it is based in fact.
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/03/18/world/middleeast/what-ru
ssia-accomplished-in-syria.html?_r=0
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Obviously you didn't read the article. It explains how 'source' and 'number of people who believe' are irrelevant to the truth or falsity of a claim.
SAGAN: We are releasing vast quantities of carbon dioxide, increasing the greenhouse effect. It may not take much to destabilize the Earth's climate, to convert this heaven, our only home in the cosmos, into a kind of hell.
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Obviously you didn't read the article. It explains how 'source' and 'number of people who believe' are irrelevant to the truth or falsity of a claim.
Obviously you didn't read my post. I commented on your list and what was relevant in judging a source. Also how you listed things that would be based on opinion instead of facts. I then cited KPO's link as a good example of fact based reporting.
I would add that your link is nothing more than subjective posting because it is completely off topic.
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Why Are People So Incredibly Gullible?
Based on the research to date, Newman suggests our gut reactions swivel around just five simple questions:
Does a fact come from a credible source?
Do others believe it?
Thuggr
The first three you list (includes: Does a fact come from a credible source?
Do others believe it?) are important.
kiki
Obviously you didn't read the article. It explains how 'source' and 'number of people who believe' are irrelevant to the truth or falsity of a claim.
SAGAN: We are releasing vast quantities of carbon dioxide, increasing the greenhouse effect. It may not take much to destabilize the Earth's climate, to convert this heaven, our only home in the cosmos, into a kind of hell.
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Originally posted by 1kiki:
article:
Why Are People So Incredibly Gullible?
Based on the research to date, Newman suggests our gut reactions swivel around just five simple questions:
Does a fact come from a credible source?
Do others believe it?
You quote me here 1kiki and while you did not change my point, you do add text. Just so we are clear that, that is misleading. Your approach to making your point can confuse.
Thuggr
The first three you list (includes: Does a fact come from a credible source?
Do others believe it?) are important.
kiki
Obviously you didn't read the article. It explains how 'source' and 'number of people who believe' are irrelevant to the truth or falsity of a claim.
Thuggr
OK, let me explain it for you
My post is about what I say and not your stupid subjective link. Learn to read, below is what I said.Obviously you didn't read my post. I commented on your list and what was relevant in judging a source. Also how you listed things that would be based on opinion instead of facts. I then cited KPO's link as a good example of fact based reporting.
I would add that your link is nothing more than subjective posting because it is completely off topic.
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Images of the destruction of rebel-held Aleppo by Assad and Russia - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-35921164
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Footage of a 'double-tap' airstrike on a mosque in rebel-held Douma that almost hit rescue workers - https://www.facebook.com/Douma.Revolution.2011/videos/vb.1116324955843
41/1021849494562632/?type=2&theater
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Footage of a 'double-tap' airstrike on a mosque in rebel-held Douma that almost hit rescue workers - https://www.facebook.com/Douma.Revolution.2011/videos/vb.1116324955843
41/1021849494562632/?type=2&theater
While I know who is bombing who and we are generally if not more on the same side of the argument, there is no way to know who was in that vehicle and where they were from what we see.
That said it is very dramatic to see the windshield shatter the way it did.
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Images of the destruction of rebel-held Aleppo by Assad and Russia - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-35921164
Above the finger pointing... "Destruction" is the rule in the ME. "Creating?" Doesn't seem to exist in that part of the world at this time. You have to be able to Create to live and grow.
Wise words
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