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Gurwinder Bhogal is a writer and cultural commentator known for his sharp take on misinformation, identity politics, and how narratives shape society.He’s also one of our favorite Substack bloggers, best known for his article, Why Smart People Believe Stupid Things, which was adapted into an animated story by @AfterSkool.In this episode, we take a deep dive into why intelligence can actually make people more susceptible to self-delusion, how social media fuels tribalism, and why academia and media incentivize misinformation.
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Gurwinder Bhogal is a writer and cultural commentator known for his sharp take on misinformation, identity politics, and how narratives shape society.He’s also one of our favorite Substack bloggers, best known for his article, Why Smart People Believe Stupid Things, which was adapted into an animated story by @AfterSkool.In this episode, we take a deep dive into why intelligence can actually make people more susceptible to self-delusion, how social media fuels tribalism, and why academia and media incentivize misinformation.

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