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Summary
This document appears to be an email or newsletter draft from journalist Edward Jay Epstein (not Jeffrey Epstein). It contains a philosophical reflection on conspiracy theories and confirmation bias, referencing a Woody Allen movie and the work of a Mr. Brotherton. It includes a link to a Wall Street Journal article, wishes the recipient a Happy New Year, and notes Epstein's upcoming work on Edward Snowden. The document bears a House Oversight Bates stamp.
People (4)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Edward Jay Epstein | Author / Sender |
Refers to himself as 'Ed' and links to his website. Note: This is the investigative journalist, distinct from Jeffrey...
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| Mr. Brotherton | Author |
Subject of the review/analysis regarding conspiracy theories (Likely Rob Brotherton).
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| Woody Allen | Filmmaker |
Mentioned regarding his 1996 movie 'Everyone Says I Love You'.
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| Edward Snowden | Subject |
Subject of a book Edward Jay Epstein is currently writing.
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Organizations (2)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| Wall Street Journal (WSJ) |
Publisher of the linked article.
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| House Oversight Committee |
Source of the document production (Footer stamp).
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Locations (1)
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Setting mentioned in the description of the Woody Allen movie.
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Relationships (1)
Epstein is analyzing or commenting on Brotherton's work on conspiracy theories.
Key Quotes (2)
"Indeed, the confirmation bias can work in contradictory ways: confirming not only conspiracy theories but the impulse to reject them in favor of conventional wisdom."Source
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"Mr. Epstein most recent book is βThe Annals of Unsolved Crimes.β He is currently writing a book about Edward Snowden."Source
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