Brilliant mind that probably saved humanity
People believe all sorts of stuff. I talked to some guy on Facebook who believes that Obama is an alien. Got this other guy who told me that no one really died on 9/11, but it was one big hoax. The problem with these guys is that you can’t really argue with them. And that goes for most people with strange beliefs.
I found a video by Michael Shermer that I thought shed light into why that guy keeps telling me that Obama is an alien or why that other guy insists that 9/11 was one big hoax. It seems that we are hard-wired to believe stuff. And actually, that pattern-seeking mentality of the coolest conspiracy theorists around is what kept most of us alive during our evolution.
That’s right. It seems that the 9/11 hoax guy is the product of survival and dudes like him are never going away–which is a good thing. What would I blog about then?
Enjoy the video, especially the “sandals” at around the eleven-minute mark.
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Hi Carlon!
So, it’s not just that most people are morons? Huh … Learn something new everyday.
Have fun … Tony.
No kidding! I had to scrap my whole “you’re a moron” series. Oh, scratch that. I’ll probably do it anyway….:)
If you’re in the need of some source material, hit me up. I’ve got stories …
T.
Oh please..do tell! I’m currently writing about the hate mailer of mine who accused me of not knowing jack about religion but then quotes half a bible verse to prove his point. I mean who quotes HALF a verse….unless the other half kind of contradicts your point or something..
I’ll have to email you some exchanges I’ve had. There are a few funny ones — and ones in which I completely OWNED.
You should write an article about how to argue/debate with “true believers.” From LOA people to heal-with-your-mind people, I just get depressed. I generally have faith in the humans, but, man, does that faith get shaken regularly.
T.