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June 11th, 2023

Conspiracy Theories & the People Who Believe Them

Conspiracy theories are inevitable in complex human societies. And while they have always been with us, their ubiquity in our political discourse is seemingly unprecedented. In this talk, Professor Joseph Uscinski will marshal survey data collected over the last sixty years to show the over time trends in these beliefs amongst the public. Why do Americans believe conspiracy theories? Are these beliefs more prevalent now? What could or should be done about conspiracy theories? This talk will provide surprising answers to these questions.

fig. Joseph Uscinski

Joseph Uscinski is one of the foremost experts on conspiracy theories and the people who believe them. For more than a decade, he has been polling Americans about their beliefs in conspiracy theories and other dubious ideas. His research has helped to uncover why people believe in conspiracy theories, when, and to what effect.

He is a professor of Political Science at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida. He is also a lifetime fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry.

He has authored more than 60 published scientific articles and chapters, many of which are highly influential and have appeared in top scientific outlets. He is the author of Conspiracy Theories: A Primer, the first textbook on conspiracy theories, and co-author of American Conspiracy Theories, widely considered the foundational study of modern conspiracy theories. His work is currently supported by grants from the National Science Foundation and National Institute of Health.

He frequently appears in national and international news, and has been quoted in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, USA Today, The Atlantic, The Guardian, Newsweek, and Politico. He has appeared as on CBS Sunday Morning News, Fox News Channel, BBC, and numerous other outlets. Joesept Uscinski earned his BA at Plymouth State University in Plymouth, NH, his MA at University of New Hampshire, and his PhD at the University of Arizona.

Presented by

The Capital District Humanist Society

This talk will take place online on Sunday, June 11th, at 1 PM using Zoom. Current paid members of CDHS will automatically receive, via email, a link to join the talk. Anyone who is not a current paid member of CDHS is welcome to join us online by sending an email to us at [email protected] requesting the link.

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