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Storr's Origin Story
- Will Storr grew up in a strict Catholic household, questioning his parents' beliefs.
- As a young atheist, he was baffled by adults believing in what he saw as "kids' stories".
Intelligence and Crazy Beliefs
- Intelligent people can hold crazy beliefs due to their ability to create strong arguments.
- Once they find evidence supporting their belief, they stop searching for contradictory information.
The Case of David Irving
- David Irving, a respected historian, developed the belief that Hitler was a friend of the Jews.
- He went to prison for this belief, demonstrating the conviction behind it.