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Gurwinder Bhogal — Certainty is the Death of Thought (EP.155)

Apr 13, 2023
01:21:03

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Quick takeaways

  • Certainty can hinder critical thinking and exploration of new ideas.
  • Social media amplifies misinformation through viral threads and unverified claims.

Deep dives

The Impact of Social Media on the Perception of Truth

Social media platforms like Twitter can amplify the spread of misinformation, as discussed in the podcast. Examples were provided, such as viral threads without solid evidence leading to widely accepted false claims, like exaggerated figures on homelessness. The episode highlighted instances where misleading information, like casualty numbers in the Iraq War, gained credibility through repeated citations, showcasing the danger of relying on unverified sources.

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