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-775fbc2503d1

Ben Goldacre Bad Science Ch 13 "Why Clever People Believe Stupid Things"