31. Werner Herzog Isn’t Afraid ...

... of bad reviews, meager financing, or artificial intelligence. But he is worried that the world is full of sloppy thinkers who mistake facts for the truth. SOURCES: Werner Herzog , writer, filmmaker, and actor. RESOURCES: The Future of Truth , by Werner Herzog (2025). Every Man for Himself and God Against All: A Memoir , by Werner Herzog (2023). EXTRAS: " When Did We All Start Watching Documentaries? " by Freakonomics Radio (2025). " Werner Herzog Thinks His Films Are a Distraction ," by People I (Mostly) Admire (2023). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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