3min chapter

Factually! with Adam Conover cover image

Why Smart People Become Conspiracy Theorists with Naomi Klein

Factually! with Adam Conover

CHAPTER

A Viral Moment and an Error in a Book

This chapter discusses the viral moment involving an error in the book Outrages, where the author misread the historical record and claimed that gay men had been executed for sodomy. It explores why this moment became a meme and touches on the author's involvement in conspiracy culture.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode