This is a narrated video providing a brief introduction to the psychology of conspiracy theories. Dr Daniel Jolley, who is a psychologist and expert in the psychology of conspiracy theories, will talk you through what is a conspiracy theory, who believes in conspiracy theories and whether belief in conspiracy theories can be harmful for the individual and wider society.
You can find more about the psychology of conspiracy theories at www.conspiracypsychology.com
The piece was drawn by More Than Minutes, with the support from I’m a Scientist and the British Psychological Society. Dr Daniel Jolley narrated.
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