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Type: Email / newsletter / article excerpt
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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
Edward Jay Epstein Author / Sender
Refers to himself as 'Ed' and links to his website. Note: This is the investigative journalist, distinct from Jeffrey...
Mr. Brotherton Author
Subject of the review/analysis regarding conspiracy theories (Likely Rob Brotherton).
Woody Allen Filmmaker
Mentioned regarding his 1996 movie 'Everyone Says I Love You'.
Edward Snowden Subject
Subject of a book Edward Jay Epstein is currently writing.

Organizations (2)

Name Type Context
Wall Street Journal (WSJ)
Publisher of the linked article.
House Oversight Committee
Source of the document production (Footer stamp).

Locations (1)

Location Context
Setting mentioned in the description of the Woody Allen movie.

Relationships (1)

Edward Jay Epstein β†’ Reviewer/Subject β†’ Mr. Brotherton
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."
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"Mr. Epstein most recent book is β€œThe Annals of Unsolved Crimes.” He is currently writing a book about Edward Snowden."
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