Emily Ruins Adam (S02E08)
S02E08
Emily steps in with the intention of undermining Adam, highlighting the gaps in his arguments. She challenges the belief that IQ tests accurately reflect intelligence and calls out the inaccuracies in Adam's previous claims. Additionally, she elaborates on the concept of the “backfire effect,” showcasing how people often cling to their beliefs even when presented with contradictory evidence.
Show
Adam Ruins Everything
Episode
S02E08
Air Date
Aug 29, 2017
Season 2 Episodes
S02E01
Adam Ruins Having a Baby
S02E02
Adam Ruins Weight Loss
S02E03
Adam Ruins the Hospital
S02E04
Adam Ruins Dating
S02E05
Adam Ruins Art
S02E06
Adam Ruins What We Learned in School
S02E07
Adam Ruins College
S02E08
Emily Ruins Adam
S02E09
Adam Ruins His Vacation
S02E10
Adam Ruins the Suburbs
S02E11
Adam Ruins The Economy
S02E12
Adam Ruins Conspiracy Theories
S02E13
Adam Ruins Spa Day
S02E14
Adam Ruins Halloween
S02E15
Adam Ruins Science
S02E16
Adam Ruins the Future
S02E17
Give Me Liberty or Give Me Truth
S02E18
The First Factsgiving
S02E19
Mutually Assured Ruination
S02E20
An Ancient History of Violence
S02E21
The Copernican Ruin-aissance
S02E22
100 Years Ago Today
S02E23
Adam Ruins Guns
S02E24
Adam Ruins Sleep
S02E25
Adam Ruins Tech
S02E26
Adam Ruins Flying