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The Travesty Of A Mockery Of A Sham Of Trump's Denials

The Gist

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Navigating Factual and Symbolic Beliefs

This chapter explores the distinction between factual beliefs that impact behavior and symbolic beliefs that exist independently of actions, using examples of contradictory beliefs held by individuals. It delves into the paradoxes observed in conspiracy theorists' behaviors and the disconnect between evangelical Christians' beliefs and their actions. The conversation also touches on how financial incentives can influence individuals' responses to politicized issues and the impact of incentivizing correct answers to reduce misinformation.

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