Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
Cautionary Conversation: The Conspiracy Theorist Who Changed His Mind
Oct 21, 2022
Joining Tim Harford is David McRaney, a belief and persuasion expert and host of "You Are Not So Smart." The podcast dives into the journey of Charlie Veitch, a former 9/11 conspiracy theorist who had his mind changed after visiting Ground Zero. They discuss the emotional toll of changing beliefs and the backlash from his community. David shares insights on the challenges of persuasion in a polarized world and explores the power of empathetic conversations in transforming entrenched opinions.
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- Personal beliefs can be challenged with new evidence, leading to mindset shifts.
- Deep canvassing involves empathetic conversations to facilitate perspective changes effectively.
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