Instant Genius

Irrational thinking and beliefs, with Steven Pinker


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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.

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