Invented Truth

The art of 'invented truth' means fabricating facts so plausible they slip past cynicism filters. Techniques include pseudo-quotes from fictional experts, footnotes to nonexistent studies, and data tables that multiply opinions by absurdity. Readers double-check sources and find none. A survey of 250 skeptics found 54 % shared invented truths before verifying. Invented truth isn't lying'it's lying that feels real. Use with caution.