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Steven Pinker: Why Smart People Believe Stupid Things

Honestly with Bari Weiss

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Media Influence on Perception and the Importance of Probability

This chapter explores how negative media representations affect mental health and public perception, urging for a balanced view with optimistic interpretations of data. The discussion also examines the current political landscape, emphasizing the resilience of the U.S. democratic system in relation to past failures.

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