Stuff You Should Know The Gullibility Episode
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Jan 28, 2025 Gullibility is more complex than it seems. Is it innate or learned? The hosts explore psychological research, revealing how upbringing and social factors shape our susceptibility to deception. They dive into the intriguing ties between trust, personality, and emotional influences on gullibility. With anecdotes about online scams and workplace phishing, they highlight the role of skepticism in today's world. Plus, they share heartfelt moments about trust in relationships and nostalgic memories that resonate with listeners.
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Gullibility Is Complex
- Gullibility is hard to define, and social psychologists are still figuring it out.
- There are a hundred different ways to approach the topic, making it freeing and frustrating.
Credulity vs. Gullibility
- Credulity is believing something without all the evidence, while gullibility involves an active response to being conned.
- One can be duped without actively responding, simply believing without evidence is enough.
Defining Gullibility
- Gullibility is the propensity to accept a false premise despite untrustworthy clues.
- You don't need to act on it, just believing it is enough to be considered gullible.
