Thomas Apolte
Thomas Apolte is a political economist known for his research on the persistence of debunked ideas and conspiracy theories. His work, particularly in collaboration with Julia Muller, examines how myths can thrive among well-educated populations, suggesting that emotional and social incentives often outweigh rational thought in belief formation.
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Thomas Apolte critiqued the assumption that debunked ideas persist because the public mostly lacks accurate information.
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