20min chapter

Offline with Jon Favreau cover image

ScarJo v. AI, the Digital Guillotine, and Why We Play Make Believe with Misinformation

Offline with Jon Favreau

CHAPTER

The Two-Layered Cognitive Structure

The chapter explores how the human mind holds factual beliefs alongside symbolic beliefs, particularly in the realms of religion, ideologies, and conspiracy theories. It delves into the impact of symbolic beliefs on behavior, the blurred lines between factual and symbolic beliefs, and the emotional investment individuals have in maintaining their convictions.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode