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

Usually you fool them about something they already believe or want to believe. To convince them they were fooled means their prior believe or wish was wrong.

Answer 2

Usually you fool them about something they already believe or want to believe. To convince them they were fooled means their prior believe or wish was wrong.