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With "Emilia Pérez’s Oscar campaign in crisis, the Hollywood finger-pointing has begun amongst the awards publicists tasked with winning.

A new study shows that the simple act of pointing makes kids believe you, even if they see other evidence indicating that you have no idea. The hand gesture may make adults believe you, too.

It is because the pointing finger prods at a vulnerability we all share. We are skewered on the attention of another person and any others to whom the pointing is also addressed. ...