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David Robson discusses Arthur Conan Doyle's belief in spiritualism
Journalist David Robson joins the podcast to talk about his book "The Intelligence Trap" and how even the smartest people can fall into a trap of belief. They discuss Arthur Conan Doyle's belief in spiritualism and the power of belief in driving people to action.
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ChapterDavid Robson discusses Arthur Conan Doyle's belief in spiritualism
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ChapterDavid Robson discusses Arthur Conan Doyle's belief in spiritualism
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David Robson, a journalist, discusses his book, The Intelligence Trap.
45:06 - 47:43 (02:37)
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David Robson, a journalist, discusses his book, The Intelligence Trap. The book explains that even the smartest people can believe in strange things because their beliefs lead them one way, and their intelligence takes them further, allowing them to explain anything.