The Rubin Report

How to Spot Lies & Find Truth as Conspiracies Spread on Both Sides | Michael Shermer

February 1, 2026|Original: 46m|10 key insights|5 min read

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The shocking reason why politicians can't handle scientific uncertainty during COVID

Why most people 'default to truth' - and how conspiracy theorists exploit this weakness

The dangerous psychology behind 'just asking questions' - a skeptic's brutal takedown

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