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Published Feb 12, 2025

Agnotology (WILLFUL IGNORANCE) Encore with Dr. Robert Proctor

Dive into the study of agnotology with Dr. Robert Proctor as he unpacks the role of willful ignorance in societal issues like climate change denial and vaccine skepticism, examining historical and digital disinformation campaigns, and the necessity of crafting new narratives to combat pervasive misinformation.

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- What has been said about artificial intelligence?
  Asked by 97 people
- Can AI have biases?
  Asked by 44 people
- What is the importance of empathy in understanding and embracing diversity?
  Asked by 40 people
- How can empathy transform difficult conversations as discussed in the episode "Psychotherapist's Hacks on How to Change Your Life | Lori Gottlieb on Impact Theory" and the clip "Understanding Perspectives"?
  Asked by 39 people
- Is there political bias in social media as discussed in the episode Algorithms and the Threats to Democracy and the clip Algorithmic Influence?
  Asked by 28 people
- What has been said about artificial intelligence in the episode Understanding AI’s Threats and Opportunities — with Mo Gawdat and the clip The Illusion of Truth?
  Asked by 24 people
- Is there political bias in social media as discussed in the episode Algorithms and the Threats to Democracy and the clip Election Influence Uncovered?
  Asked by 22 people
- Is there political bias in social media as discussed in episode #172: Clint Watts | Surviving in a World of Fake News and the clip Social Media Bubbles?
  Asked by 21 people
- Is social media censorship biased in the context of the episode 172: Clint Watts | Surviving in a World of Fake News and the clip Social Media Bubbles?
  Asked by 19 people
- How does politics become polarizing in the context of the episode #408: Can We Have Different Beliefs and Still Be Friends? with William Reusch and the clip Political Polarization Insights?
  Asked by 17 people
- Is social media shaping our behavior as discussed in the episode 533: Tristan Harris | Reclaiming Our Future with Humane Technology and the clip Social Media's Filter Bubble, as well as in the episode Dr. Jamil Zaki: How to Cultivate a Positive, Growth-Oriented Mindset and the clip Social Media Cynicism?
  Asked by 17 people
- How has social media changed politics in relation to the episode #420: Loving Beyond Beliefs: Protecting Your Perspective Without Losing Connection and the clip Political Echo Chambers?
  Asked by 14 people
- Is social media shaping our behavior as discussed in episode 533: Tristan Harris | Reclaiming Our Future with Humane Technology and the clip Social Media's Filter Bubble, as well as in the episode Dr. Jamil Zaki: How to Cultivate a Positive, Growth-Oriented Mindset and the clip Social Media Cynicism?
  Asked by 14 people
- How can too much conflicting content on social media, such as in the episode #248: The Problem with Toxic Positivity with Whitney Goodman and the clip Liberating Life Without Smartphones, impact our ability to process information?
  Asked by 14 people
- Are we overlooking the real dangers of censorship?
  Asked by 13 people

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