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5 reasons why “predictive programming” is psychologically implausible

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Mike Wood

If you think that popular culture – movies, TV, and music – have been kind of samey lately, you’re not alone. Peter Suderman at Slate has proposed that most summer blockbusters follow the same basic formula laid out in a … Continue reading →

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Conspiracy Round-Up 19/01/13

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Rob Brotherton

Links to a few recent conspiracy-oriented stories from around the internet. Unsurprisingly, the major topic of conspiracy theorising over the past few weeks has been the Newtown shooting; conspiracy theories arose immediately after the tragedy and are still gaining strength. … Continue reading →

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Alex Jones and the “Monological Belief System”

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Christopher Thresher-Andrews

In the recent weeks following the tragedy of the Sandy Hook shooting, we have seen many different viewpoints expressed regarding the fiercely debated issue of US gun control. In particular, one of the most controversial and volatile interviews came from … Continue reading →

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