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by mistermann 1023 days ago
Also, defining something as <X> doesn't necessarily cause it to be that, but with adequate ~training[1] (basically, cultural beliefs and behavioral norms) it can make it appear as such. This phenomenon surrounds us constantly, and is filtered out from our experience.

[1] https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illusory_truth_effect