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Conspiracy Expert: How to Spot a True Conspiracy Theory - Michael Shermer

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Unpacking Media Deceptions and Conspiracy Theories

This chapter analyzes the discrepancies between the public claims of social media platforms like Twitter and the truths that emerge, emphasizing the importance of transparency. It discusses global reactions to Donald Trump's social media ban and how issues of media bias and the prevalence of conspiracy theories are intertwined with real-life events involving high-profile figures like Epstein and Savile. The speakers also explore the motivations behind believing in such theories, suggesting that allegiance to conspiracy theories may often stem from social or tribal affiliations rather than genuine conviction.

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