The effect of Repetition in the Acquisition of Knowledge

"What I tell you three times is true." (Lewis Carroll). Might this formula- or a more sophisticated version of it- actually determine what we believe to be true?
As we draw hypotheses and conclusions throughout our lives, we are bombarded and influenced by the perceptions, opinions, and accepted facts of other people. As we learn from a young age, we accept the opinions, findings, and discoveries of experts and professionals, who specialize in delving into the depths of science and human nature. …