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The science of uncertainty — and the origin of conspiracy theories | Adam Kucharski
Published 9 months, 2 weeks ago
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Why do we find it easier to trust some concepts and ideas over others? Mathematician Adam Kucharski explores the science of uncertainty, revealing how the very human need for explanation shapes trust in science, fear of technology and belief in conspiracy theories.
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