

#153 Dr David Robert Grimes
Aug 19, 2022
Dr. David Robert Grimes, Cancer researcher, physicist and author of 'The Irrational Ape', discusses critical thinking, conspiracy theories, harmful thinking patterns, avoiding online charlatans, the harm in wellness culture, and the importance of evidence in society.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Frustration of Expertise and Misinformation
02:28 • 5min
Brandelini's Law and the Challenge of Debunking
07:35 • 21min
Charitable Interpretation and Tactics of Misinformation
28:29 • 19min
The Importance of Sunscreen and Dispelling Misconceptions
47:31 • 7min
Confirmation Bias and Challenging Beliefs
54:27 • 30min
Technology, Collaboration, and the Speed of Vaccine Development
01:24:39 • 6min
Positivity and Potential of Humanity
01:30:25 • 4min