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Adam Ruins Everything (2015 – 2019)

2015 • 3 seasons • Comedy, Documentary • TV-14
On September 26, 2026
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Season 2

Adam Ruins Everything · S2E8 — Emily Ruins Adam

Aug 29, 2017 · 30 min · 6.5 (2 votes)

Synopsis

Emily stepped in to dismantle Adam's arguments, meticulously highlighting inaccuracies in his assertions. She systematically dismantled the notion that IQ tests accurately gauge intelligence, referencing previous instances where he had presented demonstrably false information. Furthermore, she elucidated the phenomenon known as the "backfire effect," explaining how attempts to correct misinformation can sometimes strengthen belief in it.