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Irrational thinking and beliefs, with Steven Pinker
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33 minutes
Released:
Oct 23, 2022
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Podcast episode
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Are we innately rational or irrational beings? What’s the common psychology that leads people to be sucked into conspiracy theories? Cognitive scientist Steven Pinker shares his theories about rational thought and how we can overcome psychological biases. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Oct 23, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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