Millennials see catastrophic war as a real likelihood in their lifetime. In fact, most millennials surveyed by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) believe it is more likely than not that a nuclear attack will occur in the next decade.
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The overkill backfire effect is a cognitive bias that causes people to reject arguments that they think are too complex, in favor of arguments that are easy for them to understand. Often, this means that past a certain point, presenting additional evidence in support of your argument can actually make people less likely to accept it.
In the following article, you will learn why people are susceptible to this effect, and how you can reduce the risk of them being influenced by it when you present an argument.
Often, when people encounter evidence that should cause them to doubt their beliefs, they reject this evidence, and strengthen their support for their original stance. This occurs due to a cognitive bias known as the backfire effect, and the following article will show you when and why this bias influences people, and how understanding it can benefit you.
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