Chris Fleming

In this discussion, Chris Fleming, an Associate Professor and expert on conspiracy theories, dives into the cultural allure of these narratives and why conventional views on conspiracy theorists miss the mark. He explores the concept of distributed intelligence, emphasizing that knowledge is shared across language and institutions rather than merely personal. Fleming critiques the media's framing of knowledge as a quiz-show type of fact-counting, revealing how this shapes public understanding and trust in expertise. Ultimately, he calls for a more nuanced approach to rebuilding epistemic ethics.