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We’ve spent the past couple decades trying to get through to climate sceptics, but WHY exactly are conspiracy theories so credible for some people? This week, Nature N8 chats with Professor Stephan Lewandowsky about the psychological nature of science denialism. Professor Lewandowsky is the chair of Cognitive Psychology at the School of Experimental Psychology, University of Bristol. He has studied people’s belief in conspiracy theories, disinformation surrounding the Iraq War, and public opinion on climate change. After listening to this episode, WASTE not your time convincing science deniers, WHY not have more conversations with people who actually care about what you have to say? Check out Professor Lewandowsky’s NEW Conspiracy Handbook (2020) here! His Debunking Handbook (2011) available in 13 languages here! Support us on Patreon: “Waste Not Why Not” Subscribe to “Waste Not a Newsletter” Follow us on Twitter @wastenotpod Send your questions to ask@wastenotwhynot.com SHOW CREDIT Producer - Emily Y. Wu (Twitter @emilyywu), Nate Maynard (Twitter @N8May) Editing - Emily Y. Wu, Yu-Chen Lai (@Twitter @aGuavaEmoji) Production Assistant - Yu-Chen Lai Brand Design - Thomas Lee Production Company - Ghost Island Media www.ghostisland.media MB01WR8IJHWPCOG