Illusory Truth Effect

The illusory truth effect is defined by Wikipedia as the tendency to believe that a statement is true if it is easier to process, or if it has been stated multiple times, regardless of its actual veracity. 

In a startup pitch, facts repeated several times can increase believability.

Repetition reinforces a belief because it becomes easier to remember.

The easier it is to take in the more likely the investor will believe it.

This is how advertising works.

To overcome the illusory truth effect, review the proposed facts.

If the facts are not correct, then repeat it back but with the correct information such as: The market size is X, not Y, so let’s use X in our decisions.

Don’t repeat the incorrect information but instead lead with the correct information in all statements such as: Since the market is X, we can estimate the maximum revenue as Y to determine if that will lead to a sufficient profit.

It’s important to verify the data offered as facts and not assume they are true.

 

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