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What if April Fools' Day never ended?

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In this eye-opening episode of the Conant Code, we delve into the ingenious world of April Fool's experiments. Journey back to 1957 with the infamous BBC spaghetti tree hoax and explore the 1996 Taco Liberty Bell prank that rocked America. These aren't mere jokes; they are social experiments testing our trust and vulnerability to authority bias.

Discover the psychology behind why we fall for these pranks year after year and how marketers like Burger King and Google have turned humor into a strategic tool for generating buzz. In the current era of deepfakes and echoed narratives, every day feels like April Fool's, challenging our ability to distinguish fact from fiction.

Join us as we discuss the line between satire and reality, and learn the "Conant Code"—a guide to navigating a world where truth is elusive. If you've enjoyed this episode, remember to share it, follow the show, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform.

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In this eye-opening episode of the Conant Code, we delve into the ingenious world of April Fool's experiments. Journey back to 1957 with the infamous BBC spaghetti tree hoax and explore the 1996 Taco Liberty Bell prank that rocked America. These aren't mere jokes; they are social experiments testing our trust and vulnerability to authority bias.

Discover the psychology behind why we fall for these pranks year after year and how marketers like Burger King and Google have turned humor into a strategic tool for generating buzz. In the current era of deepfakes and echoed narratives, every day feels like April Fool's, challenging our ability to distinguish fact from fiction.

Join us as we discuss the line between satire and reality, and learn the "Conant Code"—a guide to navigating a world where truth is elusive. If you've enjoyed this episode, remember to share it, follow the show, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform.

  continue reading

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