How the Far-Right hijacked the Wellness Movement w/ Dr. Stephanie Alice Baker
The Social Chemist
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Conspirituality: The Overlap of Wellness and Conspiracy
This chapter explores the phenomenon of 'conspirituality,' where spiritual seekers may fall prey to conspiracy theories due to their distrust of traditional institutions. It examines the differences in wellness perceptions in the US and UK, highlighting how healthcare access drives people to online wellness influencers instead of professionals. The discussion also considers the troubling rise of far-right ideologies intertwined with conspiracy narratives, particularly in relation to health movements like anti-vaccine stances.
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