Eli5: Why is it easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled?

Question

Eli5: Why is it easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled?

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Answer 1

Nobody wants to admit they were wrong. It’s pride they would rather die than lose their sense of pride

Answer 2

Nobody wants to admit they were wrong. It’s pride they would rather die than lose their sense of pride