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How winning a Nobel Prize can give you delusions of grandeur

The study says fame can erode self-skepticism and help Nobel laureates spread unproven claims that media coverage can amplify.

Summary by Deutsche Welle
After being chosen for one of the world's most prestigious awards, some Nobel laureates lose touch with reality and suddenly start spouting unscientific nonsense. They're afflicted by what some have called "Nobelitis."

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Deutsche Welle broke the news in Bonn, Germany on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
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