Down the Wormhole

Mis/Disinformation Part 1: Why Do Smart People Believe Dumb Things?


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Episode 129

Why do smart people believe dumb things? We unpack cognitive biases, like how judges might deny parole just because they're hungry (or maybe not?). Learn why Steve Jobs wore black turtlenecks, why knowing a little Greek makes pastors dangerous, and why acknowledging your biases doesn't make you immune to them. Plus, we touch on misinformation, trusting experts, and why sometimes, the best advice is to stop learning stuff. It's bias all the way down!

 

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produced by Zack Jackson

music by Zack Jackson and Barton Willis 

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