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The Travesty Of A Mockery Of A Sham Of Trump's Denials

May 31, 2024

Guest Manvir Singh, New Yorker writer and anthropologist, discusses the concept of 'symbolic beliefs' versus factual beliefs, highlighting the spread of misinformation regarding Trump's trial. The podcast also explores the impact of false beliefs on societal views and the motivations behind endorsing misinformation.

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Manvir Singh

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Symbolic beliefs differ from factual beliefs, shaping perceptions of unfair victimization in political contexts.

Understanding the impact of misinformation on belief systems is crucial for societal discourse and decision-making.

Deep dives

History-Making Ex-President Conviction

For the first time in American history, a former president, Donald J. Trump, was convicted of multiple felonies, marking an unprecedented stain on both the American presidency and Trump's legacy. Despite differing views on the case and Trump himself, the conviction has significant implications for the office of the presidency and Trump's future endeavors. The legal complexities of converting misdemeanors into felonies, involving 34 counts, were pivotal in securing the conviction, challenging initial beliefs regarding the trial's outcome.

Paradox of Conspiracy Theorists

01:45

The Crisis of Replication and Fraud in Social Sciences

01:17

Importance of Accurate Data Analysis

01:19

Introduction

3min

Exploring Misinformation and Disinformation

11min

Navigating Factual and Symbolic Beliefs

18min

Analysis of Vasectomy Rates Post-Legal Decision and News Source Trustworthiness

2min

Analyzing Public Perception and Poll Data on Vice President Kamala Harris

5min

Navigating Trust in Research and the Replication Crisis

2min

The trial of Donald Trump was not rigged. That is a piece of disinformation. But those who believe it was might not think it was literally rigged, they might just have the sense that Trump is unfairly victimized in general, and the accusation of rigging more or less fits into the claim of "rigged." It's called a "symbolic belief," and, New Yorker writer and anthropologist, Manvir Singh says that's different from a factual belief. In the Spiel, I talk about all the misinformation flooding into my consciousness, which doesn't originate in Russia or from Trump's statements on Truth Social, but sews doubt just the same.

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