Conspiracy Theories

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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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1. Introduction and Setting the Stage (00:00:00)

2. Unpacking the Dread of Discussing Conspiracy Theories (00:01:42)

3. Impact of Conspiracy Theories on Personal Relationships (00:02:25)

4. The Struggle with Conspiracy Theories and COVID-19 (00:04:09)

5. The Fear of Discussing Conspiracy Theories (00:04:52)

6. The Post-Truth Era and Its Implications (00:12:04)

7. The Role of Conspiracy Theories in Society (00:17:12)

8. The Danger of Polarization and Tribalism (00:19:37)

9. The Philosophy of Conspiracy Theories (00:20:40)

10. The Influence of Conspiracy Theories on Perception (00:20:50)

11. The Impact of Conspiracy Theories on Personal Beliefs (00:23:17)

12. The New Girl Method: A Unique Approach to Conspiracy Theories (00:32:44)

13. The Journey of Believing in Conspiracy Theories (00:36:41)

14. The Power of Conspiracy Theories (00:41:10)

15. The Origin of the Term 'Conspiracy Theory' (00:51:36)

16. Discussing Censorship and Information Access (00:52:17)

17. The Importance of Peer Review in Scientific Community (00:52:52)

18. The Influence of Conspiracy Theories (00:54:09)

19. The Dangers of Isolation in Information Processing (00:54:44)

20. The Role of Opposing Views in Understanding Topics (00:54:54)

21. The Power of Questioning Established Narratives (00:57:16)

22. The Impact of Bias and Influence in Information Processing (00:59:55)

23. The Role of Money and Power in Scientific Research (01:00:53)

24. The Importance of First Principles Thinking (01:03:15)

25. The Dangers of Dogma in Science (01:05:00)

26. The Power of Self-Belief and Overcoming Incompetence (01:08:19)

27. The Impact of COVID-19 and Conspiracy Theories (01:11:09)

28. The Importance of Vulnerability in Growth (01:29:29)

29. Conclusion: The Power of Curiosity and Questioning (01:34:21)