Date: Thursday 28th January
Location: Town Hall Committee Room 2
Time: 12:00 - 13:00
Title: Secrets and Lies: The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories
Abstract: Was 9/11 an
inside job? Is climate change a hoax? Was Princess Diana
murdered? Millions of people appear to think so, disbelieving official
explanations for significant events in favour of alternative accounts that are
often called ‘conspiracy theories’. In recent years, psychologists have begun
to investigate what makes conspiracy theories appealing to so many
people. In this talk, Karen will broadly overview what psychologists have
found out so far, and will discuss some of my own findings on the causes and
consequences of conspiracy theory belief.
Biography: Karen Douglas is a Professor in Social Psychology at the University of Kent. In addition to conducting work on the psychology of conspiracy theories, she is involved in projects examining sexism in language, the influence of sexist ideology on attitudes toward pregnant women, and the psychology of internet behaviour.
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