Why People Fall for Fake News: Dan Ariely | I Wish They Knew

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Why do rational people believe irrational things? In Episode 190, Dan Ariely takes us through the "funnel of misbelief" that leaves us vulnerable and explores the social, psychological and personality conditions that reinforce misbelief. We also explore ways to counter misbelief by reducing confidence and engaging in detailed discussions with others.

Show highlights:

00:00 Intro
01:30 Stress: Where misbelief begins
06:41 Personality: Where misbelief is defined
09:10 Social and identity signaling
12:03 Fighting misbelief by reducing confidence

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