EPISODE · Oct 8, 2023 · 46 MIN
why do smart people believe dumb things?
from Bed Rot Thoughts
what's up thotties? this week we take jabs at cults, illusions, and flat-earthers. what drives us to believe crazy conspiracies? why can't people admit when they're wrong?notes:https://medium.com/swlh/why-smart-people-believe-the-dumbest-things-775fbc2503d1Ben Goldacre Bad Science Ch 13 "Why Clever People Believe Stupid Things"
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