S35 E3: "Misbelief What Makes Rational People Believe Irrational Things" by Dan Ariely

Dan Ariely, social scientist, explores the behavior of misbelief leading to distrust of accepted truths and embracing conspiracy theories. He discusses his personal experience with misbelief, factors behind misbelief in rational people such as the need for a villain and cognitive biases, and the impact of social cohesion on belief formation.