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Steven Pinker: Why Smart People Believe Stupid Things

Honestly with Bari Weiss

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The Psychology Behind Believing Misinformation

This chapter explores why individuals often accept falsehoods about abstract concepts like governance, while remaining critical of misinformation in immediate contexts. It challenges listeners to reflect on the influences shaping their beliefs and perceptions of reality.

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