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Why do smart people believe weird things
Michael Shermer studies why people hold beliefs not backed by evidence. He notes beliefs arise from psychological and emotional factors and are rationalized later. He cites 9/11 Truthers Birthers and climate denial as examples and argues positive evidence is required for scientific acceptances.
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