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The Pitfalls of Conspiracy Theories
1:03:48 - 1:11:30 (07:41)
Being open to the possibility of a conspiracy is healthy, but it’s important to avoid becoming too gullible and believing in every theory that confirms your worldview. What separates a real conspiracy from a crazy theory is its ability to withstand scrutiny from others.
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The Hiram culture is great at debunking conspiracy theories by examining motivations and incentives, which ultimately causes the theory to crumble.
1:03:48 - 1:07:51 (04:03)
Summary
The Hiram culture is great at debunking conspiracy theories by examining motivations and incentives, which ultimately causes the theory to crumble.
ChapterThe Pitfalls of Conspiracy Theories
Episode#360 – Tim Urban: Tribalism, Marxism, Liberalism, Social Justice, and Politics
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
When it comes to conspiracy theories, it's dangerous to become too gullible and believe that everything you hear is the truth.
1:07:51 - 1:09:56 (02:04)
Summary
When it comes to conspiracy theories, it's dangerous to become too gullible and believe that everything you hear is the truth. It's important to recognize our personal biases and strive to remain open-minded.
ChapterThe Pitfalls of Conspiracy Theories
Episode#360 – Tim Urban: Tribalism, Marxism, Liberalism, Social Justice, and Politics
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker discusses the social pressure that exists when it comes to conspiracy theories, making it tricky to operate with an open mind, and how questioning conspiracy theories can result in reputation damage.
1:09:56 - 1:11:30 (01:34)
Summary
The speaker discusses the social pressure that exists when it comes to conspiracy theories, making it tricky to operate with an open mind, and how questioning conspiracy theories can result in reputation damage.