Why We're Obsessed With Conspiracy Theories

Big Brains - A podcast by University of Chicago Podcast Network - Thursdays

Misinformation around the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, and the protests following the murder of George Floyd at the hands of police have generated a whole host of conspiracies this year. On this episode, we’re going to take a research driven look at conspiracies theories, who believes them and why. We’ll get scientific answers to some of the most mysteries questions surrounding conspiracy theories.