Bait and Switch
The Atlantic • 10/3/2026
Summary
Fishermen have a history of exaggerating the size of their catches. However, the use of AI has elevated this practice to a new level.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
3h
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
2
Hours Since Seen
Final Score12/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier97% (0.5^2/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Score BreakdownRisk 70
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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