Chapter
Conspiracy Theories and Critical Thinking
39:48 - 43:51 (04:02)
The level of communication and agreement it would take amongst this many people to keep a conspiracy theory secret makes it highly unlikely. Teaching critical thinking and media literacy is important to combat the spread of misinformation.
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The rise of social media allows more people to spread conspiracy theories, including those who question whether the moon landing was real.
39:48 - 41:16 (01:27)
Summary
The rise of social media allows more people to spread conspiracy theories, including those who question whether the moon landing was real. Experts who have dedicated their lives to researching the moon landing can refute these conspiracies.
ChapterConspiracy Theories and Critical Thinking
EpisodeEp. 88 | 2 Bears 1 Cave w/ Tom Segura & Anthony Jeselnik
Podcast2 Bears, 1 Cave with Tom Segura & Bert Kreischer
The speaker talks about how the level of communication and agreement required to keep a conspiracy theory going is highly unlikely, and compares conspiracy theorists' claims to that of a political cartoon.
41:16 - 42:52 (01:36)
Summary
The speaker talks about how the level of communication and agreement required to keep a conspiracy theory going is highly unlikely, and compares conspiracy theorists' claims to that of a political cartoon.
ChapterConspiracy Theories and Critical Thinking
EpisodeEp. 88 | 2 Bears 1 Cave w/ Tom Segura & Anthony Jeselnik
Podcast2 Bears, 1 Cave with Tom Segura & Bert Kreischer
Comedian and podcast host Joe Rogan expresses his frustration with conspiracy theories, particularly those related to COVID-19 and Dr. Fauci, and advocates for trusting scientists and their evolving research.
42:52 - 43:51 (00:58)
Summary
Comedian and podcast host Joe Rogan expresses his frustration with conspiracy theories, particularly those related to COVID-19 and Dr. Fauci, and advocates for trusting scientists and their evolving research. He argues that people need to be willing to admit when they are wrong and that conspiracy theories are not equivalent to valid opinions.