. Parents everywhere believe this, but studies show it's false, yet, because it's repeated so often, people assume it's true. We only use 10% of our brains, a completely debunked myth, yet movies and self help books have repeated it so often that many people still accept it as fact. Lightning never strikes the same place twice. It does, very often, in fact. Yet, this false idea is repeated so frequently that it's accepted as truth. Advertising uses the illusory truth effect masterfully. You hear a slogan like, "R Bull gives you wings.ough times." And even though you logically know Red Bull won't make you fly, your brain starts associating it with energy and alert case. Repetition in political campaigns is another huge example. If a candidate repeats a phrase like, "We are the strongest economy in history over and over," people begin to accept it as fact, even if data says otherwise. A study in 1977 by researchers Lynn Hasher, David Goldstein, and Thomas Topino proved this effect in action. Participants were shown both true and false statements multiple times. The more they saw a statement, the more likely they were to rate it as true, even when they had no evidence to support it. More recent studies confirmed this, even when people know a statement is false, repeated exposure makes them feel like it's true. This feeling of familiarity is powerful because the brain values ease over accuracy. Now that you know how this trick works, how can you protect yourself from it? Question repeated statements, just because you hear something often doesn't mean it's true, look for evidence and ask yourself,Where did this information come from? Is there real proof? Expose yourself to multiple viewpoints. Because if you only hear one side of a story, you'll be more likely to believe it, even if it's false. Be aware of emotional manipulation. The more an idea is repeated in an emotional way, the more likely it is to stick. Repetition is one of the most powerful psychological weapons, and it can work for good or bad. Now that you know about the illusory truth effect, you won't be so easily fooled. The Zigarnic effect. Have you ever started watching a TV show and found yourself obsessed with finishing it, even if you weren't that interested? That's the Ziggarnic effect in action. This psychological trick explains why unfinished tasks stick in our minds more than completed ones. It's the reason cliffhangers keep us watching. Why to do lists create anxiety, and why we can't stop thinking about things we've left undone. TV cliffhangers are a perfect example. You finish an episode, and suddenly, it ends on a dramatic moment. You can't stop thinking about what will happen next. The show has hooked you, unfinished arguments work the same way, Ever had a disagreement that didn't get resolved? You keep replaying it in your head, thinking about what you should have said.Iplete work has the same effect. If you leave a task half done, your brain won't let it go. It will nag you until you finish it. Bloom a zygarnic, a Russian psychologist, discovered this effect in the 1920s. She observed that waiters in a café could remember unpaid orders, but forgot orders as soon as they were settled. The unfinished nature of unpaid bills kept them fresh in their minds.Your brain sees unfinished tasks as incomplete puzzles, just like an open loop, your mind wants to close it. This creates mental tension, which stays until the task is completed. Studies show that this tension increases focus and motivation, but only if we feel capable of finishing the task. If a task feels too overwhelming, it can lead to procrastination instead. Starting something, even if you don't finish it, can be an effective way to boost motivation. If you struggle with getting things done, just begin. The brain will naturally want to complete what it started. For studying, instead of cramming, stop midchapter. Your brain will feel the urge to remember and continue the next day. sales and marketing use this effect all the time. Free trials, unfinished Stories, teaser ads, all make you want more. If you tend to overthink this effect can make you obsess over things you didn't finish. If you feel anxious, train your brain by writing down unfinished tasks. This helps give your brain closure without actually completing them. If you struggle with sleep an incomplete task list can keep you awake. try a brain dump before bed, write everything down so your brain can relax. The zigarnic effect is a
Thank you for sharing your experience. The situation you described—where an AI-generated voice sounded unnatural or "off"—is increasingly common as AI voice cloning technology becomes more prevalent.(superiorit.com.au)
🎙️ AI Voice Cloning in Media
In Australia, a notable instance involved the Australian Radio Network's CADA station, which aired a four-hour daily show hosted by an AI-generated persona named "Thy" for six months without disclosing her artificial nature. This revelation sparked outrage among listeners and raised ethical concerns about transparency in AI usage in media. (The Sun)
⚠️ The Rise of AI Voice Scams
Beyond media, AI voice cloning has been exploited in scams. For example, scammers have used AI to clone voices of loved ones, calling victims and pretending to be in distress to solicit money. These scams are sophisticated and can be highly convincing. (Consumer Advice, Cybertrace™)
🛡️ Protecting Yourself
To safeguard against such scams:
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Verify Unexpected Calls: If you receive a distress call from a loved one, hang up and call them back using a known number.(Consumer Advice)
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Be Cautious with Personal Information: Limit the amount of personal audio or video content you share publicly, as these can be used to create voice clones.
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Use Code Words: Establish a family code word that can be used to verify identities during emergencies.(eftsure)
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Stay Informed: Keep up-to-date with the latest scams reported in your area and educate others about these risks.(news)
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