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RealScoop is a new confirmation bias tool:

RealScoop utilizes leading voice analysis technology to analyze statements made by public figures. The most believable statements are green, gradually turning red as they become more questionable.

After watching a few videos on the site, I think it’s either a huge hoax or just terrible technology. Sure some folks are watching things like this Clinton bit and grabbing onto the fact that the bar spikes a bunch. But watch this video of Kanye West’s comment on Bush. Spikes when he describes a 100% factual thing event, the disparity of description in an AP photo caption. So apparently the factual is unbelievable. Calling bullshit.

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