176: Russell Brand’s Man Stans
Conspirituality
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Spirituality and Conspiracy Beliefs
This chapter examines the susceptibility of spiritual individuals to conspiracy beliefs, using Russell Brand as an example. It explores how spiritual beliefs can be used to form pseudo-intellectual arguments for false beliefs and highlights the downside of this style of belief. The chapter concludes by discussing how this belief system appeals to individuals as a form of protection against contradictory facts and feelings, and delves into Russell Brand's increasing involvement in contrarian, conspiratorial, science-denying circles.
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