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Conspiracy Theories w/ Alenka Zupančič

Žižek And So On

CHAPTER

Disavowal, Conspiracy Theories, and the Complex Relationship

This chapter explores the complex relationship between disavowal and conspiracy theories, discussing how individuals who claim to be enlightened contradict their beliefs. It also delves into the role of postmodern philosophy in the rise of conspiracy theories and the fictionalization of reality. Additionally, the chapter examines the concept of the 'big other' and its connection to conspiracy theories as a desperate attempt to hold onto a controlling force in a fragmented world.

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