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Episode Appearances
Scaling Laws · Feb 10, 2026
The Persuasion Machine: David Rand on How LLMs Can Reshape Political Beliefs
“Close collaborator with Rand on research distinguishing between analytical thinking and gut-based misinformation belief”
LLM Political Persuasion ResearchAI Accuracy vs. Persuasiveness TradeoffSystem Prompt Transparency Requirements
View AnalysisThe Michael Shermer Show · Jan 27, 2026
Truth Still Matters (And Here's Why)
“Psychologist whose surveys identified traits of open-minded thinkers versus conspiracy theorists”
Epistemology and Truth DefinitionBayesian Reasoning and ProbabilityConspiracy Theory Psychology
View AnalysisSean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas · Oct 27, 2025
333 | Gordon Pennycook on Unthinkingness, Conspiracies, and What to Do About Them
“Experimental psychologist and Ig Nobel Prize winner discussing research on bullshit, misinformation, and conspiracy theories”
Pseudo-Profound Bullshit DetectionConspiracy Theory PsychologyMisinformation and Fake News
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