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016 - Conspiracy Theories - Steven Novella and Jesse Walker

You Are Not So Smart

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Exploring the Cognitive Limitations of Social Networks

This chapter discusses a study from Oxford University that explores how people restrict their social networks despite the availability of mobile technologies and social networking sites. The study reveals that individuals tend to communicate primarily with a small group of people, aligning with Dunbar's number.

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