Project description
What happens when we fall for conspiracy theories?
Conspiracy theories – such as the idea that climate change is a hoax or that COVID-19 was manufactured in a Chinese laboratory – thrive in times of crisis and social upheaval. However, little is known about their consequences for individuals, groups, and societies. The ERC-funded CONSPIRACY_FX project will move beyond the state of the art to identify when, how, and why conspiracy theories matter. It will investigate the extent to which conspiracy theories contribute to populist and extremist politics, vaccine hesitancy, and reluctance to engage with climate change. The project will also seek to gain a better understanding of what politicians and elites can gain and lose from spreading conspiracy theories.
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ERC-ADG - Advanced GrantHost institution
CT2 7NZ Canterbury, Kent
United Kingdom
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CT2 7NZ Canterbury, Kent
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