What happens when a ghost video is exposed as fake?

You might assume that once we know a recording is unreliable, its influence disappears. But brand new research into deepfakes suggests it isn’t quite that simple.

In my latest Ghost Geek essay, I look at the psychology of misinformation, the continued influence effect, and why debunking paranormal evidence may require more than simply saying: “this is fake.” 👻

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#Skepticism #Psychology #Paranormal #Deepfakes #AI

You Know the Ghost Video Is Fake. So Why Can’t You Unsee It?

Recent research suggests that warning people about a deepfake can help reduce its influence, though it may not make its impact disappear entirely.

^{Hayley Stevens (The Ghost Geek)}