Convincing-ness

Causes of being convinced

Definitive. They say things with conviction so their informationmust be true.
Uncertainty. We don’t really know, so “experts” can determine what we think.
Guaranteed. For example: This diet is guaranteed to lower weight; or lower fondness for sweets, saltiness, or chewiness; or lower desire for too-much a a favorite security meal; or decrease bloating and effects of aging; or other desired outcomes.
Power. Power builds influence when influence is desired. The force of th...