December 12, 2023
Do you know how to analyze conspiracy theories?
Do you know when the term conspiracy theorist was launched and popularized?
Have you heard what Edward Snowden has to say about conspiracy theories?
Do you know why a conspiracy fantasy gets legs and runs around the world before the truth can catch up?
You will once you watch this episode of Gracearchy with Jim Babka!
OR…
This is the first of a brand-new series on conspiracies. We start with some evergreen episodes on testing and challenging conspiracy theories, recognizing the real conspiracies, and showing grace regardless because…
Conspiracy theories are inherently a signal of a certain social condition.
We discuss which conspiracies get the most attention and why.
We speak out against anti-intellectualism and tribalism, but on the flip side, we also speak up for an open mind. This episode features intellectual tools, including various taxonomies of conspiracy theories (including one by Murray Rothbard) because…
Conspiracies happen.
Other topics covered: tribal devotion, the steel man, bias, and historical revisionism.
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ZAP The State and have a nice day,
Jim Babka
Host, Gracearchy with Jim Babka
Co-creator, Zero Aggression Project
Gracearchy is hosted by Zero Aggression Project’s co-founder, Jim Babka, but the views expressed in the show are not necessarily those of the board, staff, or supporters of the Zero Aggression Project (Downsize DC Foundation).