“How to Spot Lies Disguised as Facts”
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Title: Weaponized Lies
Author: Daniel J. Levitin
Category: Culture & Society
How do you spot a lie disguised as a fact? Sam and Sophie open Daniel Levitin's 'Weaponized Lies' and find a survival guide for the information age.
They walk through Levitin's core framework: the difference between facts, beliefs, and opinions; how averages and percentages can trick you; and why you should always ask 'How do I know this?' The episode covers real examples like misleading graphs, cherry-picked data, and the psychology of confirmation bias.
If you've ever shared a headline that turned out to be false, or felt overwhelmed by conflicting claims, this episode gives you practical tools to slow down and think critically. The takeaway: a simple habit that changes how you consume everything.
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Chapters
00:00The One Question To Ask00:44Facts, Beliefs, And Opinions01:17How Numbers Lie02:16Graphs, Framing, And Cherry-Picking03:10Psychology And Evaluating Experts03:56Takeaway: Slow Down And Question
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