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Frank Sidebottom
- Jon Ronson played keyboard for Frank Sidebottom, a musician who always wore a fake head.
- This experience was Ronson's "early entry into shadowy worlds", sparking his interest in unusual subcultures.
Finding Unique Stories
- Jon Ronson finds unique stories by deep-diving into unfamiliar terms or concepts he encounters in research.
- He cites "Excited Delirium" as an example, discovered while researching George Floyd.
Conspiracy and Narcissism
- Narcissism drives some conspiracy theorists, as they crave being the smartest person in the room with unique "knowledge".
- Narcissists prioritize themselves over truth, making them susceptible to conspiracies.