The chapter features individuals reflecting on their past beliefs in conspiracy theories, including anti-vax sentiments and false flag theories, and their journey towards rejecting these ideas. It discusses the challenges of changing deeply held beliefs, the importance of empathy in facilitating this transition, and how encounters with conflicting values or critical thinking lessons can prompt a shift in perspectives.
What if your entire understanding of the world — your beliefs, how you parent, how you work, how you interact with friends at the pub — all came crashing down?
For Stephanie, Jules and Joel — who are all former conspiracy theorists — that was their reality.
And digging their way out of the conspiracy rabbit hole came with a whole lot of challenges.
Today on All in the Mind: falling into and out of conspiracy ... and rebuilding your life after breaking free.
And if you enjoyed listening, you should go back and check out our earlier episode on how to help conspiracy theorists.