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Triage a viral claim from a personalized feed

Triage a viral feed claim using source, amplification, and decision-impact checks.

Viral claim under pressure A claim about a competitor is dominating your feed. Sales wants to cite it today, but the source chain is unclear. Engagement and repetition can make an unverified claim feel settled. Framework Source -> Amplification -> Impact Before acting on a viral claim, identify the origin, test whether shares are independent, and weigh the cost of being wrong. Shortcut Many shares -> must be true A response that verifies without amplifying weak evidence. Attention proves attention. It does not prove accuracy. Find source Source The claim appears in many posts, all with similar phrasing. What do…

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