The Spread of Belief
Cailin discusses how computer simulations reveal that even rational scientists can fall prey to the spread of false beliefs. When one scientist presents misleading data, the entire community may adopt incorrect theories, sidelining more accurate information. This highlights the dangers of excessive social influence, demonstrating that good information can struggle to gain traction while bad information proliferates.In this clip
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