The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories
The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories  
Podcast: Acton Line
Published On: Wed Sep 28 2022
Description: 5G. Microchips in vaccines. Crisis actors. Chemtrails.  It seems that tales of conspiracy theories are in the news, and on social medial, constantly. But conspiracy theories have been with us for a long time. Black helicopters. 9/11 trutherism. The JFK assassination. And, anti-semitism is arguably the oldest conspiracy theory there is. Are conspiracy theories more prevalent now than they have been before? And what attracts people to believing in them?  In this episode, Eric Kohn, Acton’s Director of Marketing & Communications, talk with Dr. Aaron Pomerantz, assistant professor of psychology at University of St. Thomas Houston, about his research into the psychology of conspiracy theories. Subscribe to our podcasts  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.