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Steven Pinker: Why Smart People Believe Stupid Things

Honestly with Bari Weiss

CHAPTER

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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