The Lemming Effect

[Hengst]

The "Lemming Effect"

Definition: A lack of acknowledgement or belief that something is true as a result of not having seen it popularized on or through the mass media
or
conversely that something is factual b/c it is represented as such by the same media.
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I found this definition on another site I visit. Great explanation as to why so many Americans appear to be so stupid.

 

[PBR]

Hence, the american population.

 

[MattTheSkywalker]

All populations.

You know the Goering quote about enemies and the will of the people, I am sure.

You probably know the Mencken quote about people preferring safety to liberty...Franklin has a famous one too.

These are axioms, not proverbs.

 

[Lestat]

ive never been to australia but I believe it exists... am I a lemming