Real Talk with Marissa Streit
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Why Conspiracy Theories Are So Addictive
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September 3, 2026
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1:01Now PlayingAuthor and Skeptic magazine founder Michael Shermer joins this NEW episode of Real Talk to discuss why conspiracy theories spread, how some turn out to be true, and when to tell the difference between healthy suspicion and paranoia. Shermer explains why UFOs, 9/11, the moon landing, COVID, and antisemitic conspiracies capture the public imagination, and how social media and AI have made false narratives easier to create and spread. We also discuss the difference between real conspiracies and conspiracy theories, and why the best question to ask is: what would it take to change your mind?
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