The Michael Shermer Show 267. Louis Theroux on Neo-Nazis, Jimmy Savile, UFO Cults, and Scientology
Apr 30, 2022
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First TV Job
- Louis Theroux's first TV job was investigating apocalyptic cults for Michael Moore.
- His genuine curiosity about these groups helped him overcome his initial anxiety.
Rational Fanaticism
- Religious fanaticism isn't always divorced from rational thought.
- Harold Camping, like Isaac Newton, combined scientific thinking with unconventional beliefs.
Westboro Baptist Church Complexity
- The Westboro Baptist Church exhibited both hateful and hospitable behaviors.
- Theroux observed surprising warmth alongside their extremist views, highlighting the complexity of human nature.