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Conspiracy Theories and the Distrust of Information
1:51:03 - 1:57:27 (06:23)
The rise of conspiracy theories and anti-vax cults have led to a growing distrust of information and a belief in outlandish ideas, even among those who may not truly believe them, due to the "4chanification" of social media and information spaces.
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This episode explores the impact of the anti-vax movement and conspiracy theories on vaccine hesitancy and the larger distrust in government.
1:51:03 - 1:53:07 (02:04)
Summary
This episode explores the impact of the anti-vax movement and conspiracy theories on vaccine hesitancy and the larger distrust in government.
ChapterConspiracy Theories and the Distrust of Information
Episode#365 – Sam Harris: Trump, Pandemic, Twitter, Elon, Bret, IDW, Kanye, AI & UFOs
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker discusses the challenging notion of understanding the belief systems of people holding extremist ideologies, whether it be the QAnon conspiracy or the overblown effects of COVID19.
1:53:07 - 1:55:02 (01:54)
Summary
The speaker discusses the challenging notion of understanding the belief systems of people holding extremist ideologies, whether it be the QAnon conspiracy or the overblown effects of COVID19.
ChapterConspiracy Theories and the Distrust of Information
Episode#365 – Sam Harris: Trump, Pandemic, Twitter, Elon, Bret, IDW, Kanye, AI & UFOs
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The decision to get vaccinated was rational given the level of testing and the number of people already vaccinated.
1:55:02 - 1:57:27 (02:24)
Summary
The decision to get vaccinated was rational given the level of testing and the number of people already vaccinated. The criticism towards those who were skeptical about the safety and efficacy of the vaccine was addressed. The approach to masking and school closures in hindsight looked dysfunctional.