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Misinformation & Pattern Recognition - Because Reasons 1

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Episode 03 | Misinformation & Pattern Recognition - Because Reasons 1

Why are conspiracy theories so popular with so many? This series of shorter episodes will look at different factors that may be responsible for conspiracy theories taking root in the public consciousness and how they spread with modern communications tools. Along the way, we'll look at motivations, science, psychology and more.

Like what we do? Then buy us a beer or three via our page on Buy Me a Coffee. #ConspiracyClearinghouse #sharingiscaring #donations #support #buymeacoffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ConspiracyClear

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SECTIONS

  1. 01:26 - Some Stats on Conspiracy Beliefs in the US (2019)
  2. 03:14 - JFK - The Gateway Drug of Conspiracies
  3. 05:20 - LBJ & HST
  4. 07:42 - Communications Technologies
  5. 09:50 - Theories and Mis- & Disinformation
  6. 11:34 - How Misinformation Spreads
  7. 12:20 - Two Stories from Genesis
  8. 18:16 - Humans Are Pattern-Seeking
  9. 19:10 - The Law of Fives, the 23 Enigma and Apophenia
  10. 21:32 - Pattern-Seeking + Big Brains + Internet = Conspiracies
  • Music by Fanette Ronjat

NEXT BECAUSE REASONS: True Fictions

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Episode 03 | Misinformation & Pattern Recognition - Because Reasons 1

Why are conspiracy theories so popular with so many? This series of shorter episodes will look at different factors that may be responsible for conspiracy theories taking root in the public consciousness and how they spread with modern communications tools. Along the way, we'll look at motivations, science, psychology and more.

Like what we do? Then buy us a beer or three via our page on Buy Me a Coffee. #ConspiracyClearinghouse #sharingiscaring #donations #support #buymeacoffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ConspiracyClear

You can also SUBSCRIBE to this podcast.

SECTIONS

  1. 01:26 - Some Stats on Conspiracy Beliefs in the US (2019)
  2. 03:14 - JFK - The Gateway Drug of Conspiracies
  3. 05:20 - LBJ & HST
  4. 07:42 - Communications Technologies
  5. 09:50 - Theories and Mis- & Disinformation
  6. 11:34 - How Misinformation Spreads
  7. 12:20 - Two Stories from Genesis
  8. 18:16 - Humans Are Pattern-Seeking
  9. 19:10 - The Law of Fives, the 23 Enigma and Apophenia
  10. 21:32 - Pattern-Seeking + Big Brains + Internet = Conspiracies
  • Music by Fanette Ronjat

NEXT BECAUSE REASONS: True Fictions

Follow us on social for extra goodies:

Other Podcasts by Derek DeWitt

  • DIGITAL SIGNAGE DONE RIGHT - Winner of 2020 Communicator Award of Excellence for Podcasts Series-Corporate Communications and on numerous top 10 podcast lists.
  • PRAGUE TIMES - A city is more than just a location - it’s a kaleidoscope of history, places, people and trends. This podcast looks at Prague, in the center of Europe, from a number of perspectives, including what it is now, what is has been and where it’s going. It’s Prague THEN, Prague NOW, Prague LATER.
  continue reading

108 episodes

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