#84 - A Primer on Not Born Yesterday by Hugo Mercier
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Challenging Gullibility: Mercier's Insights
This chapter discusses Hugo Mercier's book, 'Not Born Yesterday,' which argues that human reasoning evolved primarily for social interaction rather than individual contemplation. It explores the complexities of belief systems, belief change, and the cognitive mechanisms that influence how people process information and update their beliefs in the face of misinformation.
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