Real Talk with Marissa Streit
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When Conspiracies Become Religion
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September 7, 2026
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2:02Now PlayingWhy do conspiracy theories become almost religious for some people? Skeptic magazine founder Michael Shermer explains that when a belief becomes part of someone’s identity, it becomes much harder to change their mind. Instead of treating a theory as absolutely true or absolutely false, Shermer says people should ask how likely it is to be true, and stay willing to change their mind when the evidence changes. If truth is your North Star, what would it take to change your mind?
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