Conspiracy Theories
What do Type 5's think of conspiracy theories?
In this episode, we dig into Josiah's philosophy of conspiracy theories and why they're so important for Fives (and everyone, according to him).
So grab your tin foil hat and join us as we see how far down the rabbit hole goes.
Note: For more info on this topic, check out Wendigoon's Conspiracy Theory Iceberg series
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00:00 - Introduction and Setting the Stage
01:51 - Unpacking the Dread of Discussing Conspiracy Theories
02:34 - Impact of Conspiracy Theories on Personal Relationships
04:18 - The Struggle with Conspiracy Theories and COVID-19
05:01 - The Fear of Discussing Conspiracy Theories
12:13 - The Post-Truth Era and Its Implications
17:21 - The Role of Conspiracy Theories in Society
19:46 - The Danger of Polarization and Tribalism
20:49 - The Philosophy of Conspiracy Theories
20:59 - The Influence of Conspiracy Theories on Perception
23:26 - The Impact of Conspiracy Theories on Personal Beliefs
32:53 - The New Girl Method: A Unique Approach to Conspiracy Theories
36:50 - The Journey of Believing in Conspiracy Theories
41:19 - The Power of Conspiracy Theories
51:45 - The Origin of the Term 'Conspiracy Theory'
52:26 - Discussing Censorship and Information Access
53:01 - The Importance of Peer Review in Scientific Community
54:18 - The Influence of Conspiracy Theories
54:53 - The Dangers of Isolation in Information Processing
55:03 - The Role of Opposing Views in Understanding Topics
57:25 - The Power of Questioning Established Narratives
01:00:04 - The Impact of Bias and Influence in Information Processing
01:01:02 - The Role of Money and Power in Scientific Research
01:03:24 - The Importance of First Principles Thinking
01:05:09 - The Dangers of Dogma in Science
01:08:28 - The Power of Self-Belief and Overcoming Incompetence
01:11:18 - The Impact of COVID-19 and Conspiracy Theories
01:29:38 - The Importance of Vulnerability in Growth
01:34:30 - Conclusion: The Power of Curiosity and Questioning
