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Would You Trust a Gangster Nanny? - Cautionary Questions with Rachel Botsman

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

CHAPTER

Trust, Secrets, and Cognitive Dissonance

This chapter delves into the intricate dynamics of trust and belief, using the example of a cult anticipating an alien arrival to explore cognitive dissonance. It discusses how individuals maintain their convictions despite contradictory evidence and the influence of social dynamics on trustworthiness.

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