9min chapter

Paul Giamatti’s CHINWAG with Stephen Asma cover image

A Different Kind of Ted (Chiang) Talk

Paul Giamatti’s CHINWAG with Stephen Asma

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The Influence of Social Media on Belief in Conspiracy Theories

This chapter explores the impact of social media on people's belief in wacky conspiracy theories and questions whether it has eroded the reliance on factual information. It delves into the historical prevalence of false beliefs and how social bubbles contribute to the problem.

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