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The Joy of Science, with Jim Al-Khalili

Intelligence Squared

CHAPTER

The Complexity of Truth in the Digital Age

This chapter examines how the rise of the internet and social media has shaped contemporary views of truth, emphasizing subjective interpretations and the spread of alternative narratives. It critiques the oversimplification of complex issues through concepts like Occam's razor, urging a deeper understanding of the nuances involved in societal debates.

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