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Ep66 "Why do brains love conspiracy theories?"

Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman

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Analyzing Secrets Mathematically and Delving into Conspiracy Theories

Exploring the mathematical analysis of secrets using survival analysis and probability over time, the chapter examines the prisoner's dilemma in game theory and extends it to conspiracies. It questions the plausibility of maintaining large-scale secrets, particularly in the realm of UFO and alien conspiracy theories, and discusses the allure of conspiracy theories in providing explanations and coherence to random events.

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