Epistemology

Connections: Reverend Val Fowler on curiosity and kindness

Are we losing the capacity to understand people who see the world differently than we do? Reverend Val Fowler came to the Rochester region years ago,...
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Tue, 03/16/2021 - 12:03pm
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Connections: Can "citizen panels" create more common ground on divisive issues?

A local organization called Civic Genius is hosting panels aimed at dismantling polarization. The organizers say the conversations neighbors and elected...
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Thu, 03/04/2021 - 10:34am
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Connections: How do conspiracy theories take shape?

Americans who believe in the QAnon conspiracies are expecting Donald Trump to be reinaugurated on March 4th, following the collapse of the conspiracy...
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Tue, 02/23/2021 - 9:21am
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Connections: Author Guy Harrison on coronavirus conspiracy theories

We talk with Guy Harrison, an author known for his work on skepticism and atheism. He joins us to discuss conspiracy theories, particularly those...
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Wed, 08/12/2020 - 10:28am
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Connections: "Plandemic," and how to have conversations with people who believe conspiracy theories

“Plandemic” – the debunked film about COVID-19, featuring a discredited researcher – went viral before platforms did their best to remove it. More than...
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Fri, 05/15/2020 - 10:13am
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Connections: Anthony Magnabosco on street epistemology

When's the last time you convinced someone to change their mind? Most of us are not very effective when it comes to debate. We dig in on our positions,...
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Wed, 03/25/2020 - 10:20am
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