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This Tech Could Change Conspiracy Believers’ Minds
Manage episode 477158181 series 3619937
Conspiracy theories can take many forms, from misgivings about the first moon landing to false claims that the 2020 election was stolen. As anyone who’s tried to reason with a conspiracy theorist knows, it’s hard to debunk such deeply held beliefs – and arguing with a loved one about them can be emotionally taxing. What if an AI chatbot could help? A recent study, published in Science, asked that very question — and the results were surprising. Thomas Costello, an assistant professor of psychology at American University and co-author of the study, breaks down the findings.
Try chatting with the bot yourself at debunkbot.com.
What questions do you have about the technology in your life? Email us at [email protected].
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25 episodes
Manage episode 477158181 series 3619937
Conspiracy theories can take many forms, from misgivings about the first moon landing to false claims that the 2020 election was stolen. As anyone who’s tried to reason with a conspiracy theorist knows, it’s hard to debunk such deeply held beliefs – and arguing with a loved one about them can be emotionally taxing. What if an AI chatbot could help? A recent study, published in Science, asked that very question — and the results were surprising. Thomas Costello, an assistant professor of psychology at American University and co-author of the study, breaks down the findings.
Try chatting with the bot yourself at debunkbot.com.
What questions do you have about the technology in your life? Email us at [email protected].
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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