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In this video, we explore the paradoxical nature of mainstream experts, "gurus," and intellectuals. Often through high degrees of confidence and simplification around information, these individuals obtain large public followings and credibility. And yet, these same factors—high confidence and simplicity—have been shown to equate to lower levels of accuracy and validity.
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Go to https://ground.news/pursuit to save 40% off the Vantage plan for unlimited access. Ground News gathers the world’s news in one place so you can compare coverage and separate truth from bias.
In this video, we explore the paradoxical nature of mainstream experts, "gurus," and intellectuals. Often through high degrees of confidence and simplification around information, these individuals obtain large public followings and credibility. And yet, these same factors—high confidence and simplicity—have been shown to equate to lower levels of accuracy and validity.
Get my new book, "The Terrible Paradox of Self-Awareness": amazon.com/gp/product/B0FCDCCNJR?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=andrewsmcmeelpublishing-20
Other retailers (listed under Paperback and eBook): publishing.andrewsmcmeel.com/book/the-terrible-paradox-of-self-awareness
Free Pursuit of Wonder Newsletter: https://pursuitofwonder.ck.page/newsletter
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Check out Pursuit of Wonder books here: amazon.com/stores/Robert-Pantano/author/B08DCRJ85C?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
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If you are interested in further supporting the channel,
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Special thank you to our very generous Patreon supporters:
Diana Yun
Long Hoang
Joseph Geipel
Axel Alcazar
David Piadozo
JacquelineLS
Zake Jajac
Alan Stein
Christian Villanueva
George Leontowicz
