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The Secret Economy of Conspiracy Theories

Season 6 Episode 6 | 11m 35s

Conspiracy theories can provide our brains with easy answers that work with our preconceived notions and biases. They can go wild on social media–making big profits for social media companies and media creators.

Aired: 02/23/22
Extras
Myles Bess breaks down some common thinking traps and some tips on how to manage them.
Everyday the entire world is constantly consuming the same drug! That’s right – caffeine!
How do you feel about the design tricks that social media apps use?
Have We Lost Our Individuality On Social Media?
What REALLY Happens To Our Old Electronics?
Why Is Gen Z Rejecting the U.S. Military?
Does lab grown meat help solve the environmental impacts of our meat-eating society?
Explore health impacts of freeways and looks at removing them as a potential solution.
Myles Bess explores the psychology of parasocial relationships.
Are private jets really as bad for climate change as all the hype? Myles explores the data
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Myles Bess breaks down some common thinking traps and some tips on how to manage them.
Everyday the entire world is constantly consuming the same drug! That’s right – caffeine!
How do you feel about the design tricks that social media apps use?
Have We Lost Our Individuality On Social Media?
What REALLY Happens To Our Old Electronics?
Why Is Gen Z Rejecting the U.S. Military?
Does lab grown meat help solve the environmental impacts of our meat-eating society?
Explore health impacts of freeways and looks at removing them as a potential solution.
Myles Bess explores the psychology of parasocial relationships.
Are private jets really as bad for climate change as all the hype? Myles explores the data