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Episode 272: Solar Eclipses And The Politics of Fear feat. Arthur Goldwag
QAA Podcast
The Web of QAnon: Online Communities and Conspiracy Theories
This chapter explores the internet's role in fostering tight-knit communities like QAnon, drawing comparisons to multi-player games and world-building. It delves into the enduring appeal of QAnon despite political outcomes, discussing the psychology of populism, manipulation of disenchantment, and the impact of neoliberalism. The conversation also touches on financial motivations, exploitation of fears, and the intersection of belief, insincerity, and profit in promoting conspiracy theories.
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