Demystifying Conspiracy Theories

A Cross-Disciplinary Introduction to Belief, Behavior, and Social Influence

Stéphane Gaskin

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Preface

1. Understanding Belief in Conspiracy Theories: Embarking on the Journey

2. From the Burning of Rome to QAnon: A History of Conspiracy Theories and Their Study

3. A Web of Deception: The Conspiracy Mindset

4. Why People Believe in Conspiracy Theories: A Motivational Perspective

5. The Cognitive Psychology of Belief in Conspiracy Theories

6. Personality and Belief in Conspiracy Theories

7. The Sociology of Belief in Conspiracy Theories

8. Conspiracy Theories as Cultural Practices: An Anthropological Perspective

9. Debunking and Prebunking

10. Conspiracy Theory Entrepreneurs: Architects of Disinformation

Index


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