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Cosmic Queries – Why do we believe conspiracy theories? with Michael Shermer
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Length:
53 minutes
Released:
Nov 1, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Why do rational people believe irrational things? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice break down media literacy, the psychology behind conspiracy theories, and how to combat our cognitive biases with author and science historian, Michael Shermer.NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free.Thanks to our Patrons Zachary Vex, Alexandru Dolipschi, Chris Knopp, Gianni Gaetano, and D'Angelo Garcia for supporting us this week.Photo Credit: Charlie Duke, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Released:
Nov 1, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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