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The Transactional Relationship Between Conspiracy Theory Producer & Consumer

The Transactional Relationship Between Conspiracy Theory Producer & Consumer

FromThe Social Chemist


The Transactional Relationship Between Conspiracy Theory Producer & Consumer

FromThe Social Chemist

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Length:
19 minutes
Released:
Oct 16, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

 Everyone loves a good conspiracy theory, but why are people so attractive to them? What occurs psychologically to people who engage in some of the most outlandish claims. Researchers have form three explanations about how people and even you process conspiracy theories when you're introduced to them. Host Nelson Perez breaks down the Herd Behavior, Follow-the-Leader, and Preference Falsification model of how people developed conspiratorial ideologies. It is common to ask why people believe in conspiracy theories, but we hardly ask why people spread them? What do conspiracy theorist gain off their message of being "woke"? Follow on Instagram: socialchemistIGFollow on Facebook: socialchemistFBEmail: TheSocialChemist@outlook.com
Released:
Oct 16, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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A podcast that looks into the psychosocial elements that contribute to conspiracy theories and political extremism. Hosted by graduate student and conspiracy theory researcher Nelson Perez.