Episode 266: I Want to Half-Believe
Very Bad Wizards
The Role of Social Scripts in Recycling
People's beliefs are influenced by social scripts and can be irrational. Superstitions are an example of this, as people have strong emotions and reactions to following certain rituals or practices, even if they may not have a logical impact. Recycling can also be subject to irrational beliefs, as people get upset if others don't follow the correct sorting process, even though it may not significantly affect the recycling outcome.
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