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Professor Jordan Peterson discusses the societal challenges posed by the distribution of IQ and the increasing demand for cognitive power in the workforce. He notes that the US Army legally cannot induct individuals with an IQ below 83 because there are no roles they can successfully perform. Peterson argues that neither liberals nor conservatives have a viable solution for the 15% of the population being left behind by a complex, automated economy.
Cass Sunstein's Conspiracy Theory Book, Cognitive Infiltration, Samantha Power
Cass Sunstein, husband of UN Ambassador Samantha Power, has released a new book titled *Conspiracy Theories and Other Dangerous Ideas*. The hosts remind listeners of Sunstein's previous academic paper advocating for the "cognitive infiltration" of online groups to spread disinformation. They analyze his interview on MSNBC regarding the Malaysian Airlines flight 370 disappearance.
Cass Sunstein, WikiLeaks, and Infiltration Theories
A theory is proposed linking Cass Sunstein's 2008 paper on "cognitive infiltration" of conspiracy groups to the activities of WikiLeaks. The hosts suggest that Sunstein's wife, Samantha Power, who previously criticized Hillary Clinton, may be connected to the strategic release of embarrassing State Department cables.
