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Ep 66: Why do brains love conspiracy theories? | INNER COSMOS WITH DAVID EAGLEMAN

Why are conspiracy theories a natural output of the brain? What do they have to do with puzzlesolving, cognitive dissonance, ingroups/outgroups, and storytelling? If you hear an unlikely explanation for something, what are effective and ineffective ways to assess it? Join Eagleman to understand from the point of view of the brain why conspiracy theories have always been so pervasive in human societies.

Original Air Date: July 8, 2024

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Neuroscientist and author David Eagleman discusses how our brain interprets the world and what that means for us. Through storytelling, research, interviews, and experiments, David Eagleman tackles wild questions that illuminate new facets of our lives and our realities.

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