Ep.7 - 'Out of shadows' and conspiracy narratives
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Matt and Lach begin their deep-dive into Qanon and its potential appeal for Australians by analysing a common entry-point for believers- the documentary ‘Out of Shadows’. Its failure to turn them into Q-believers demonstrates how Qanon is more like a narrative than a theory, likely to appeal based on factors linked to your own personality rather than its inherent credibility. Branches of the rabbit-hole include Disney films and teledildonics. Links: Liv Crokin’s health crises Former Chicago gossip columnist Liz Crokin is now a star among far-right conspiracy theorists - Chicago Reader Why My STD Didn't Ruin My Shot At Happily Ever After (elitedaily.com) Stirnisko et al on conspiracy narratives: The dark side of social movements: social identity, non-conformity, and the lure of conspiracy theories (eou.edu) Can’t link to ‘Out of Shadows’ due to a ban on content promoting Qanon, so Adam Curtis’ “The Century of the Self” is a better documentary on how the media manipulates us psychologically: The Century of the Self - Part 1: "Happiness Machines" - YouTube
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