Montell, Amanda

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April 9, 2024

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'Magical Overthinking' author says information overload can stoke irrational thoughts

In her new book, The Age of Magical Overthinking, Montell says that 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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