What are the pathways into a Conspiracy?
Why do people believe conspiracy theories? Is it because of who they are, what they’ve encountered, or a combination of both?
Critical Thinking
The Fame Factor – Kanye West Goes Full Jesus
Kanye West appears to have gone “full Jesus”. For some this is a move that can be used to emotionally manipulate vast numbers of his fans.
How does Astrology really work?
A former Astrologer writes a tell-all expose in the Guardian. The insights into what is really going on and how it works is truly fasinating
Does flagging Fake News work?
One part of the Facebook “solution” is to flag Fake News as Fake. This is how they describe it … Better identifying false news through our community and third-party fact-checking organizations so that we can limit its spread, which, in turn, makes it uneconomical. This leads to an interesting question. If you permit people to … Read more Does flagging Fake News work?
Was 9/11 a controlled demolition?
The events of 9/11 are very well documented, you really do not need me to rehash the details because there are many other highly reliable sources. The basic facts are spelled out on this Wikipedia page titled “September 11 attacks“. It describes the background, the actual attacks, the aftermath, the effects, and also lists the … Read more Was 9/11 a controlled demolition?
Should you Trust the Wisdom of Malcolm Gladwell?
Malcolm Gladwell has a new book coming out this month (Sept 2019 – Talking to Strangers). If you are not familiar with who he is or his books, then perhaps a quick summary is appropriate. If you are also into behavioral economics, then the news of yet another of his books just might be motivating … Read more Should you Trust the Wisdom of Malcolm Gladwell?