Why are people increasingly believing Conspiracy theories ?
4 August 2024 - 16 minsA new survey which was published this week, commissioned by the Electoral Commission in the wake of the June elections looked at how perceptions of diversity affected how people voted. One finding coming out of the survey was a large number of people thought government immigration policy was part of a wider ‘act’ to have ‘obedient’ voters, A known conspiracy theory. Joining Sean Defoe for Anton was author and scientist of The Irrational Ape: Why We Fall for Disinformation, Conspiracy Theory and Propaganda David Robert Grimes, on why conspiracy theories are gaining ground among voters and how to combat it.
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Never Have I Ever... Wagered Serious Money
Poker is about far more than cards. It's about psychology, pressure, risk, and knowing when to trust your instincts. In this week’s episode, Claire meets one of Ireland's greatest poker players, Andy Black. From multimillion-dollar tournaments in Las Vegas to years spent living in a Buddhist community, Andy's life has been anything but conventional. With the World Series of Poker reaching its climax, Claire explores what it takes to make decisions when the stakes are high, why fear can be both a warning and a weakness, and whether taking a chance is ever really a gamble. Can Andy convince Claire to sit down at a poker table... for real? Email the show at [email protected].
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