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1570: "Snake Oil: Why Smart People Still Buy It"

Interesting Things with JC·Feb 23, 2026·2:07·pending

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Interesting Things with JC #1570: "Snake Oil: Why Smart People Still Buy It" – A bottle. A bold promise. A line of believers. Snake oil was never just a scam. It was a lesson in how fast the brain trades doubt for hope.

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