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Truth and plausibility - How should we engage with nonsensical claims made by colleagues? With Jack Chew and Prof. Dave Newell

The Words Matter Podcast with Oliver Thomson

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Nonsensical Claims and Engaging with Them

The speakers discuss the challenge of engaging with nonsensical claims made by colleagues and patients, exploring the difficulty of explaining complex molecular functions and using anatomical charts to convey concepts. They delve into the use of argumentation, the importance of context, and the issue of truth versus consequences in evaluating fringe beliefs.

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