The Gist Hague: Vague, Schmague, Or Making A Mistake?
Jan 26, 2024
Professor Brian Klaas, author of Fluke, joins to discuss his book which explores flawed theories of social science. Topics include the impact of AI-generated fake images of Taylor Swift, the role of psychology and complexity in understanding modeling, common traits of cannibalistic dictators and serial killers, the influence of dogs on creativity, and extremist positions and dissent in relation to Israel.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Widespread Dissemination of Insulting Pictures of Taylor Swift and the Advantage of Deep Fakes
02:18 • 2min
Surveillance and Flawed Theories
04:36 • 8min
Psychology, Complexity, Evolution, and the Snooze Button Effect
12:21 • 3min
Common Traits of Cannibalistic Dictators and Serial Killers
15:04 • 17min
The Influence of Dogs and the Meaning of 'Fluke'
31:55 • 6min
Extremist Positions, Dissent, and Genocide Claims
38:12 • 3min