Conspiracy Theories
| Venue | Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, Holborn, London WC1R 4RL | Starting at / on | 25th September 2011 |
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| Start time | 10.30 for a 10:45 start - 16:40 |
9/11, alien visitation, Jewish cabals and global warming - why are people drawn to conspiracy theories, and what holds them captive? What are the warning signs of a dodgy conspiracy theory? What conspiracy theories are actually credible, and why? Spend an entertaining and informative day with some of the world's leading experts.
***Update***
Unfortunately David Aaronovitch has had to withdraw from this event due to unforseen circumstances.
However, we are pleased to announce a new addition to the programme.Ian R Crane, a former oilfield executive who is a described as a “researcher, writer and presenter in deep geopolitics” where "geographic, economic, social, political and spiritual issues conjoin". Crane’s website notes of his presentations that "once you understand the eventual goal for the global society, then actions in the present, which seem irrational or bizarre, become far easier to comprehend". He will be responding to the other speakers, bringing a different outlook on conspiracy theories.
Programme:
10.30 Registration
10.45-11.55 Chris French and Robert Brotherton
“Conspiracy Minded: The Psychology of Belief in Conspiracy Theories”
12.00- 1.10 Karen Douglas
"A Social Psychological Perspective On Conspiracy Theories"
2.00-3.10 Jamie Bartlett and Carl Miller
“Truth And The Net”
3.10-4.10 Ian R Crane
"Conspiracy Theory versus Deep Geopolitics - A Matter of Perception"
4:10 - 4:40 Panel discussion
4.40 End
Tickets available on the door:
General: £10 general public
Members and students: £8 BHA, AHS and SPES members and students with valid ID
Free to members of the Centre for Inquiry UK
Organised by Stephen Law, Provost CFI UK.
Media can contact Stephen on think@royalinstitutephilosophy.org
