Opinion piece on cognitive biases and conspiracy theories, with brief author bio

Opinion piece on cognitive biases and conspiracy theories, with brief author bio The text contains no concrete allegations, names, transactions, dates, or actionable leads linking powerful actors to misconduct. It is a generic commentary on confirmation bias and mentions an author's upcoming book, offering no investigative value. Key insights: Discusses confirmation bias and its effect on belief in conspiracies; References a Woody Allen film as an analogy; Mentions author Edward Jay Epstein and his past/future books