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Feels “where things happen”
Mentioning a real city does not make a claim true. It just makes it feel true.
The Psychology Behind “See More” Clickbait
Why does this format work so well?
Fear of missing out
Pattern recognition (we’re trained to trust “Breaking News” cues)
Once you click, the platform often rewards the post with more visibility—regardless of accuracy.
A vague post appears
Another person repeats the guess as fact
Screenshots circulate
Within hours, people say:
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