#382 - Charles Eisenstein - Why Is The Climate Debate Such A Mess?
Modern Wisdom
Navigating Uncertainty: The Allure of Conspiracy Theories
This chapter investigates the complexities of skepticism, particularly in relation to anti-vaccine beliefs and conspiracy theories like 9/11. It highlights the human inclination to seek totalizing narratives for comfort amidst uncertainty, while reflecting on society's crisis of faith in science and the implications for climate change discourse. The speakers emphasize the challenges faced when confronting a politicized landscape of information and the psychological motivations behind divergent viewpoints in contemporary society.
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