Cognition and Conspiracy Theories

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This Element deals with the relationship between cognition, understood as the process of acquiring and developing knowledge, and diverse types of conspiracy theories, or short, 'CTs'. Section 1 lays the groundwork for the analysis by determining four components of narrative argumentative framing in CTs, of which the first three are constitutive for all CTs, with a fourth representing the 'optional' collective action-guiding "scenario" component. Section 2 exemplifies manifestations of these components by discussing contemporary and historical 'hoax' and 'asserting' CTs and 'empowering' CTs. Section 3 takes a cognitive-evolutionist and pragmatic view at the conditions for the 'success' of CT scenarios. In conclusion. Section 4 formulates lessons for countering the effects of socially detrimental CTs by deconstructing them and by obstructing their dissemination.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction: what makes conspiracy theories attractive to know?; 2. How do CTs function?; 3. What makes CTs 'successful'?¿aspe; 4. How can CTs be countered?; References.

Details

Erscheinungsjahr:	2025
Genre:	Importe
Rubrik:	Sprachwissenschaft
Medium:	Taschenbuch
ISBN-13:	9781009660631
ISBN-10:	1009660632
Sprache:	Englisch
Einband:	Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor:	Musolff, Andreas
Hersteller:	Cambridge University Press
Verantwortliche Person für die EU:	Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße:	229 x 152 x 6 mm
Von/Mit:	Andreas Musolff
Erscheinungsdatum:	10.11.2025
Gewicht:	0,139 kg