427: COVID-19 - Critical Thinking Strategies During a Crisis, Why Do People Believe Conspiracies?

Chris Spangle and Rhinehold discuss the frustration felt by many Americans at the binary argument taking place around the pandemic. Many people see merit and fault with "openers" and "closers" but have become frustrated by the lack of clarity surrounding the data. We discuss different cognitive biases, how to judge information, and why people gravitate towards conspiracy theories. Video: https://youtu.be/2B3b22JIss0 This episode is brought to you by Dashing Media Management. In this time of economic uncertainty, you need experts to help guide you through new ways of talking to customers. That's where my friend Lex Kremer and Dashing Media Management come in. They're able to help you with social media, blog management, content marketing, graphics, and all of your marketing needs. They feature flat rate pricing and transparent reporting. Reach out to Lex today at their website http://www.dashingmediamanagement.com/. Videos: Why You Can Never Argue with Conspiracy Theorists - https://youtu.be/3kJp8as4fE4 The Great Realisation - https://youtu.be/Nw5KQMXDiM4 Why do we believe things that aren't true? - https://youtu.be/jobYTQTgeUE A Neuroscientist Explains What Conspiracy Theories Do To Your Brain - https://youtu.be/z98U1nMFrJQ Subscribe to the podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/we-are-libertarians See the new website - https://wearelibertarians.com/ Visit the store - http://wearelibertarians.store Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/wearelibertarians Get The Libertarian Aurora email - http://eepurl.com/dDQSev Join the Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/wearelibertarians Listen to WAL Network Shows - https://wearelibertarians.com/shows/ Subscribe to the YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/WeAreLibertarians Start a Liberty & Chill - https://wearelibertarians.com/liberty-chill Support We Are Libertarians with Chris Spangle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices