YouTuber Natalie Wynn (aka "ContraPoints") spent a year immersing herself in the conspiracy theories wreckingour politics. Now, she’s sharing what she’s learned.
Wynn's latest video, “CONSPIRACY,” has racked up more than 4 million views with a deep dive into the history anddynamics of conspiracist thinking in America, and how conspiracism undermines democracy. The success of her approach could hold important lessons for how toloosen conspiracists’ grip on American politics.
Guest: Natalie Wynn
Hosts: Anne Kim and Gillen Martin
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to ContraPoints and Conspiracy Thinking
03:54 The Evolution of Conspiracy Theories
06:53 Understanding Conspiracist Thinking Patterns
09:40 Historical Context of Conspiracy Theories
13:33 Trump and the Rise of Conspiracism
16:24 The Role of QAnon in January 6th
19:22 Psychological Vulnerabilities to Conspiracist Thinking
22:18 Conspiracism's Threat to Democracy
