Antipathy toward snakes? Your parents likely talked you into that at an early age
Phys.org • 2/14/2026
Summary
A study involving over 100 kindergarten-age children indicates that children perceive snakes differently from other animals. The research suggests that negative or objectifying language about snakes, potentially communicated by parents, may influence this perception.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
49d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
1192
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^1192/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^1192/48 = 0.000000) reduced it below 0.5
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 49 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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