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Aug 18
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Improve Your English: Surprising Truth A...

Hilary Platt
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Think conspiracy theorists are just angry loners? New research says NO! It turns out that some of today's 'crazy' conspiracy theories will become tomorrow's accepted truths. Welcome back to Adept English, the podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/7ixeOS7ezPTZSaISIx2TTw where you learn English through fascinating topics, like today's episode on conspiracy theories, social psychology, and why people believe "The truth is out there!"


Now, I'll be honest, when I first read the University of Bath study, I expected the usual stereotypes: lonely people in dark rooms, ranting online. But the research? Completely surprised me. You'll hear why and pick up some key vocabulary like 'sceptic,' 'stereotype,' and 'plausible' along the way.


"The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge." Stephen Hawking


This episode is perfect for your coffee break. So grab a coffee and press play, and let's level up your English while exploring a controversial, but interesting, topic. Remember: good language learning doesn't just teach words, it teaches you in a way you will remember the words.


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