

The Social Chemist
Nelson Perez
A podcast that looks into the psychosocial elements that contribute to conspiracy theories and political extremism. Hosted by social worker and conspiracy theory researcher Nelson Perez.
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Oct 16, 2020 • 19min
The Transactional Relationship Between Conspiracy Theory Producer & Consumer
Send us a text Everyone loves a good conspiracy theory, but why are people so attractive to them? What occurs psychologically to people who engage in some of the most outlandish claims. Researchers have form three explanations about how people and even you process conspiracy theories when you're introduced to them. Host Nelson Perez breaks down the Herd Behavior, Follow-the-Leader, and Preference Falsification model of how people developed conspiratorial ideologies. It is common to ask why people believe in conspiracy theories, but we hardly ask why people spread them? What do conspiracy theorist gain off their message of being "woke"? Follow on Instagram: socialchemistIGFollow on Facebook: socialchemistFBEmail: TheSocialChemist@outlook.com

Sep 24, 2020 • 25min
The American Pedophile: The Psychological Perspective & Why We're Doing It Wrong.
Send us a textStigma is a social label that carries negative social consequences to certain populations in a community. No group faces more stigmatization than the pedophilic community in the United States. The definition of this population has been influenced by documentaries, television series and public opinion. The topic of pedophilia currently remains a mystery due to common limitation of only obtaining information on offending sex offenders. Treatment options for the pedophilic community are limited because of public shaming and insufficient therapists who are knowledgeable or willing work with this population. Germany’s model in addressing this issue involve an emphasize on individuals who identify as pedophiles. The U.S approach differs as its emphasizes the protection of children and adolescents. Critics point out that the approach that is practice in the U.S is not accurate but more importantly ineffective.

Sep 17, 2020 • 21min
Conspiracy Theories and their Perpetrators
Send us a textThe Illuminati's plan to implement the New World Order to the LGBTQ community pushing the gay agenda for population control. Everyone is somehow apart of a conspiracy theory, but most importantly, everyone is the villain in a conspiracy. In this episode, host Nelson Perez explains the difference between myths, misinformation, and conspiracy theories. Come explore the 5 different perpetrators of a conspiracy theory by reviewing Jesse Walker 2013 book the United States of Paranoia and discovering why the old saying "everyone is a villain in someone's story" holds true today as it always has.

Sep 3, 2020 • 6min
Conspiracy Theorist
Send us a textPeople laugh and mock conspiracy theorists for believing in wacky claims, but what if I told you, you yourself are a conspiracy theorist? Conspiracy theories influence how people perceive their external environment in more ways than they believe. From 9/11 being an inside job planned by the Bush Administration to the Reptilian Overlords who have been in control of the federal government since the 1950s. Learn the different explanations of conspiracy ideologies from the psychological and political science realm. As well as the two different types of conspiracy groups in politics and why the tinfoil hat is outdated.


