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False Pattern Recognition, Conspiracy Theories, and the Need for Well-Calibrated Perception

March 2, 2019 ~ Alastair Roberts ~ 4 Comments

Today I discuss the dangers of poorly calibrated pattern recognition in biblical study.

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Alastair Roberts (PhD, Durham University) writes in the areas of biblical theology and ethics, but frequently trespasses beyond these bounds. He participates in the weekly Mere Fidelity podcast, blogs at Alastair’s Adversaria, and tweets at @zugzwanged.

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