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David Robson discusses Arthur Conan Doyle's belief in spiritualism
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40:36 - 47:43 (07:07)

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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Bias
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This podcast discusses the bias individuals hold when filming documentaries and how to overcome these biases by talking to people with different backgrounds and ideologies.

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David Robson discusses Arthur Conan Doyle's belief in spiritualism
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David Robson discusses Arthur Conan Doyle's belief in spiritualism
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#355 - Andrew Gold - Exorcisms, Rockstar Priests & Dangerous Taboos
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David Robson, a journalist, discusses his book, The Intelligence Trap.
45:06 - 47:43 (02:37)
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Intelligence Trap
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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.

Chapter
David Robson discusses Arthur Conan Doyle's belief in spiritualism
Episode
#355 - Andrew Gold - Exorcisms, Rockstar Priests & Dangerous Taboos
Podcast
Modern Wisdom