Former conspiracy believer turned skeptic Michael Regilio decodes why people fall for QAnon and flat Earth here on Skeptical Sunday!Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of&nbsp;The Jordan Harbinger Show&nbsp;where&nbsp;Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions. This time around, we’re joined by skeptic, comedian, and&nbsp;podcaster&nbsp;<a href="https://www.threads.com/@michaelregilio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Michael Regilio</a>!Full show notes and resources can be found here: <a href="https://jordanharbinger.com/1211" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">jordanharbinger.com/1211</a>On This Week's Skeptical Sunday:<ul><li>From medieval blood libel to modern QAnon, conspiracy theories follow the same template: blaming "others" for society's problems through fear and tribalism.</li><li>Brain chemistry drives beliefs. Higher dopamine levels and hyperactive pattern recognition make some people more susceptible to seeing conspiracies where none exist.</li><li>Conspiracy theories destroy families, enable harassment (like Sandy Hook parents), and inspire violence — they're not harmless entertainment.</li><li>Social needs fuel conspiracies.&nbsp;People believe because theories offer community, make them feel special/heroic, and provide simple answers to complex problems.</li><li>Critical thinking is the antidote.&nbsp;Question sources, demand evidence, and remember — real truth doesn't need secret codes or special knowledge, just logic and humility.</li><li>Connect with Jordan&nbsp;on <a href="https://twitter.com/JordanHarbinger" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jordanharbinger" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/THEJORDANHARBINGERSHOW" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a>. If you have something you'd like us to tackle here on Skeptical Sunday, drop Jordan a line at <a href="mailto:jordan@jordanharbinger.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">jordan@jordanharbinger.com</a> and let him know!</li><li>Connect with Michael Regilio&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Michaelregilio1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/michaelregilio/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.threads.com/@michaelregilio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Threads</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpXvzUcF00hUwrjKkABEjpQ?view_as=subscriber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a>.</li></ul><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1344999619?mt=2&ls=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here</a> — even one sentence helps! <ul><li>Sign up for <a href="https://jordanharbinger.com/course" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Six-Minute Networking</a> — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at <a href="https://jordanharbinger.com/course" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">jordanharbinger.com/course</a>!</li><li>Subscribe to our once-a-week <a href="https://www.jordanharbinger.com/news/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wee Bit Wiser</a> newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!</li><li>Do you even Reddit, bro? <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/JordanHarbinger/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join us at r/JordanHarbinger</a>!</li></ul>This Episode Is Brought To You By <a href="https://www.jordanharbinger.com/deals/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Our Fine Sponsors</a>:<ul><li>ZipRecruiter: <a href="https://www.ziprecruiter.com/jordan" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Learn more at ziprecruiter.com/jordan</a></li><li>SimpliSafe Home Security: <a href="https://simplisafe.com/jordan" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">50% off + 1st month free: simplisafe.com/jordan</a></li><li>Quiltmind: <a href="https://www.quiltmind.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Email jordanaudience@quiltmind.com to get started or visit quiltmind.com for more info</a></li><li>Shopify: <a href="https://shopify.com/jordan" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">3 months @ $1/month (select plans): shopify.com/jordan</a></li><li>Homes.com: <a href="https://www.homes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Find your home: homes.com</a></li></ul>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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