Why Smart People Believe Stupid Things...

 



"Buddhanature is the innate primordial freedom of the mind, which is naturally imbued with wisdom, compassion, power, and bliss."        Karl Brunnholzl


"Seek first to understand, then to be understood."   Steven Covey


Interesting interview as it delves into why people believe conspiracy theories.

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