Aliens Built The Pyramids (And Other Racist Conspiracy Theories)

This week we discuss ~conspiracies~: why are they so popular, what is the appeal to them, how are they concocted, and who are the most vulnerable to believing them?

We also talk about the relationship between race, class and conspiracies – how racism is incredibly prevalent in western conspiracies, and that class and racial differences make certain conspiracy theorists more sympathetic than others.

Note: Follow up ends at 19:14

 

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Follow up: 

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