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Chuck Klosterman on But What If We're Wrong

Aug 15, 2016
01:02:23

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Quick takeaways

  • Expressing certitude often grants authority even when ideas are fragile or mistaken.
  • The internet has increased the number of people in public discourse, making it harder to discern what is true.

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The Question of Certainty and the Nature of Truth

This podcast episode delves into the question of why we are so confident in our beliefs, even when they may turn out to be incorrect. It explores the idea that expressing certitude is often seen as authoritative, even when the ideas we are confident about may be fragile or mistaken.

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