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    2026년 1월 13일

    Two hosts dive deep into popular myths and false beliefs, exploring how our brains get tricked and revealing the surprising truth behind widely accepted 'facts.'

    Myth-Busting: Common Misconceptions Exposed

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    Our brains are actually designed to accept information as true first, then evaluate it later. In our information-saturated world, this makes us sitting ducks for misinformation.

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