Hidden Brain

Facts Aren't Enough

Jul 22, 2019

48:58

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The Misinformation Age, How False Beliefs Spread

01:51

The Power of Emotional Speeches

02:32

Is It True as It Falls?

03:30

Introduction

5min

The Importance of Emotions

3min

Is There a Link Between Vaccines and Autism?

2min

Data and Facts Don't Always Relieve Anxiety

3min

How Fear Works to Induce Action

2min

The Power of Emotional Speeches

3min

How to Be More Influential With Zequil Purezs Gummies

4min

The Misinformation Age, How False Beliefs Spread

2min

How to Ground Your Beliefs in Social Trust

2min

10.

The Social Spread of Bad Information in Science

6min

11.

How to Stop the Spread of Smallpox in Britain

5min

12.

Ignas Samelwis, a Hungarian Physician

3min

13.

Is There Bacteria in Our Stomachs?

4min

14.

Varielation - A Public Relations Trick to Get People's Attention

4min

15.

Is It True as It Falls?

4min

Sometimes when we believe something, we resist data that can change our minds. This week, we look at how we rely on the people we trust to shape what we believe, and why emotions can be more powerful than facts. This episode features new reporting and favorite conversations with neuroscientist Tali Sharot and philosopher of science Cailin O'Connor.