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016 - Conspiracy Theories - Steven Novella and Jesse Walker

You Are Not So Smart

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The Importance of Scientific Literacy and Recognizing Invalid Arguments

This chapter dives into the significance of scientific literacy in evaluating arguments and highlights the example of global warming conspiracies to demonstrate the need for understanding how science works. The speakers also discuss the role of scientific literacy in making informed decisions on topics like vaccinations and answer a question about traits that make people susceptible to conspiracy theories.

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