Decoding the Gurus

"Mini" Decoding of Michael Shermer's Advice on Conspiracy Theories

Jun 21, 2023
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
How to Spot a True Conspiracy Theorist
01:56 • 2min
3
Michael Schurmer and the Skeptic Magazine
03:52 • 4min
4
Michael Shimmer: A Force for a Reason
08:14 • 2min
5
Sherman's Mixed History
10:15 • 2min
6
The Argument for Conspiracy Theories
12:04 • 3min
7
The Difference Between Healthy Skepticism and Not Accepting Things
14:37 • 2min
8
The Constructive Conspiracy Theory
16:13 • 2min
9
The Problem With Confederacy Theories
17:54 • 2min
10
The Constructive Conspiracy Theory
20:07 • 3min
11
The Assassination
22:54 • 2min
12
The Origin of Negative Connotations Attached to Conspiracy Theories
24:53 • 3min
13
The Confluence of Manufactured Conspiracy Theories
28:17 • 3min
14
The Libertarian Philosophy of Chris Fauci
30:55 • 3min
15
The Disappointment of Matt Damon
33:45 • 3min
16
Shemer's Heuristics Aren't Good
37:09 • 3min
17
The Conspiracy Principle
39:53 • 3min
18
The Heuristic of Critical Thinking
43:01 • 3min
19
The Great Reset and the WF
46:30 • 2min
20
The Great Reset
48:53 • 2min
21
Schommer's Open Conspiracy Theory
51:03 • 2min
22
Alex Jones and the Conspiracy Theory
52:55 • 2min
23
The Libertarian Philosophy of Alex Jones
54:44 • 5min
24
Should We Hold Alex Jones Responsible?
59:18 • 2min
25
The Inconsistency of Standards on Social Media Platforms
01:01:05 • 2min
26
The Problem With Free Speech Absolutism
01:03:33 • 2min
27
The Importance of Free Speech
01:05:37 • 2min
28
The Libertarian Mindset on the Pandemic
01:08:01 • 2min
29
The Trappings of Science and Academic Intelligence
01:09:46 • 2min
30
The Rise of Conspiracy Theories
01:11:52 • 2min
31
The Negative Valence of Proxies
01:13:46 • 2min
32
The Conspiracy of Michelle Obama
01:15:42 • 6min
33
The Magnetic Draw of Shurma
01:21:12 • 4min