Chapter
The Tie Between Conspiracy Theories and Political Beliefs
48:19 - 56:04 (07:45)
The guest explains how extreme ideological views can signal loyalty and threat to certain groups, aside from the vaccine concept.
Clips
Paying a parking fine or choosing a birthday present can come with an increased anxiety cost when delayed, causing the amount of money or effort needed to complete the task to increase significantly.
48:19 - 49:41 (01:21)
Summary
Paying a parking fine or choosing a birthday present can come with an increased anxiety cost when delayed, causing the amount of money or effort needed to complete the task to increase significantly.
ChapterThe Tie Between Conspiracy Theories and Political Beliefs
Episode#416 - End Of Year Review: 2021's Lessons, Hacks & Fails
PodcastModern Wisdom
The far left and the far right have seemingly reached a common ground amidst the pandemic, as they both believe that the elite is conspiring to harm the masses.
49:41 - 51:33 (01:52)
Summary
The far left and the far right have seemingly reached a common ground amidst the pandemic, as they both believe that the elite is conspiring to harm the masses. Despite this convergence, the response to the pandemic remains polarized.
ChapterThe Tie Between Conspiracy Theories and Political Beliefs
Episode#416 - End Of Year Review: 2021's Lessons, Hacks & Fails
PodcastModern Wisdom
The guest talks about how extreme ideological views could be seen as a signal of loyalty and a threat display to the opposing side.
51:33 - 56:04 (04:30)
Summary
The guest talks about how extreme ideological views could be seen as a signal of loyalty and a threat display to the opposing side. He shares an example of how discussions about vaccine and Nazi Germany made him reconsider his thoughts, and how people react when facing questions.