‘Magical Overthinking’ author says information overload can stoke irrational thoughts

Amanda Montell hosts the podcast <a href="https://www.soundslikeacult.com/">Sounds Like a Cult</a>. SheCultish: The Language of Fanaticism.’/>

Author and podcast host Amanda Montell says our brains are overloaded with a constant stream of information that stokes our innate tendency to believe conspiracy theories and mysticism.

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Author and podcast host Amanda Montell says our brains are overloaded with a constant stream of information that stokes our innate tendency to believe conspiracy theories and mysticism.