Why Your Brain Likes Conspiracy

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Why Your Brain Likes Conspiracy

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Mar 31, 2011

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The human brain strives to organize and classify sensory information. But what happens when new information conflicts with pre-existing data? Tune in as Julie and guest host Ben explore the fascinating phenomenon known as cognitive dissonance. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Mar 31, 2011

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