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Emotional Over Logic: When fear, anger, or excitement fills a crowd, emotions take precedence over rational thought. Leaders capitalize on this phenomenon, often using incitements to rally support or redirection from factual discourse. Recognizing when emotions overshadow logic is critical to maintaining clarity.
Repetition and Narratives: Our minds are wired to accept familiar messages as truths. The repetition of slogans and narratives cultivates acceptance, even of misleading ideas. In the digital age, social media exacerbates this phenomenon, creating echo chambers that reinforce particular views. Diversifying information sources and questioning prevalent narratives is essential to combat this effect.