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How Minds Change | Science journalist David McRaney and philosopher of mind Marc Slors

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How do we change our minds? What made a prominent conspiracy-theorist YouTuber finally see that 9/11 was not a hoax? How does a voter’s opinions shift from neutral to resolute? Science journalist David McRaney and philosopher of mind Marc Slors take us on a journey through our stubborn minds, encountering cult members, conspiracy theorists, and political activists along the way. How does the group you belong to influence what you believe? Why do we hold on to some beliefs so firmly, while we willingly let go of others? And what is a belief in the first place? Listen and find out. How Minds Change | Lecture and conversation with science journalist David McRaney and philosopher of mind Marc Slors | Thursday 30 March 2023 | 20.00 – 21.30 hrs. | Collegezalencomplex, Radboud University | Radboud Reflects and Maven Publishing Read the review: https://www.ru.nl/radboudreflects/terugblik/terugblik-2023/map-terugblik-2023/30-03-23-how-minds-change-lecture-and-conversation/ Or watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zz9dxJtqnsk Never want to miss a podcast again? Subscribe to this channel! Also don't forget to like this podcast! Radboud Reflects organizes in-depth lectures about philosophy, religion, ethics, science and society, check our website for upcoming in-depth (English) lectures: www.ru.nl/radboudreflects/agenda/english-lectures/ Do you want to stay up to date about our activities? Please sign in for the English newsletter: www.ru.nl/rr/newsletter

How do we change our minds? What made a prominent conspiracy-theorist YouTuber finally see that 9/11 was not a hoax? How does a voter’s opinions shift from neutral to resolute? Science journalist David McRaney and philosopher of mind Marc Slors take us on a journey through our stubborn minds, encountering cult members, conspiracy theorists, and political activists along the way. How does the group you belong to influence what you believe? Why do we hold on to some beliefs so firmly, while we willingly let go of others? And what is a belief in the first place? Listen and find out. How Minds Change | Lecture and conversation with science journalist David McRaney and philosopher of mind Marc Slors | Thursday 30 March 2023 | 20.00 – 21.30 hrs. | Collegezalencomplex, Radboud University | Radboud Reflects and Maven Publishing Read the review: https://www.ru.nl/radboudreflects/terugblik/terugblik-2023/map-terugblik-2023/30-03-23-how-minds-change-lecture-and-conversation/ Or watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zz9dxJtqnsk Never want to miss a podcast again? Subscribe to this channel! Also don't forget to like this podcast! Radboud Reflects organizes in-depth lectures about philosophy, religion, ethics, science and society, check our website for upcoming in-depth (English) lectures: www.ru.nl/radboudreflects/agenda/english-lectures/ Do you want to stay up to date about our activities? Please sign in for the English newsletter: www.ru.nl/rr/newsletter

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