Skepticism and Conspiracies
Michael explains the essence of skepticism as following evidence and accepting provisional truths based on consensus. He delves into the nature of conspiracy theories, emphasizing the need for evidence to support claims and the lack of substantiation in leaked documents like WikiLeaks.In this clip
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Why We Believe In Conspiracy Theories with Michael Shermer
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