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Truth Is In The Jar Of The Beholder Analysis
In his 2009 article Truth Is in the Ear of the Beholder, Gregory Rodriguez examines rumors, and in what environments do they last. Rodriguez clarifies how the individuals who begin and spread the rumor can’t be held to accuse because of freedom of speech. Rodriguez also proceeds to clarify a rumor about Barack Obama and whether or not telling the truth is good for the rumors. According to Rodriguez, the strongest rumors are those that are sensible and authentic to those they are introduced to. If the individuals are persuaded to believe them, or have prior theories and notable biases on something, they are likely to trust a rumor and keep it thriving. On the contrary, irregular and unusual information nourished to individuals is less likely
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