Feb. 11, 2025

128: Understanding Conspiracy Theories. Guest: Dr. Karen Swallow Prior

Dr. Karen Swallow Prior joins Amy Fritz for a conversation about conspiracy theories and what it looks like to be responsible consumers of information.   Subscribe to my newsletter (paid and unpaid options available to support the show): ...

Dr. Karen Swallow Prior joins Amy Fritz for a conversation about conspiracy theories and what it looks like to be responsible consumers of information.

 

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In this episode we talk about

  • What's a conspiracy theory?
  • What's the appeal of conspiracy theories?
  • How literature and media we consume forms our imaginations

 

Featured Guest

  • Dr. Karen Swallow Prior https://karenswallowprior.com

 

Resources mentioned

  • Holy Post Video about conspiracy theories: Why Do We Believe Conspiracy Theories?

  • Dr. Francis Collins on The Bulletin https://www.christianitytoday.com/podcasts/the-bulletin/one-on-one-with-francis-collins

  • I Cheerfully Refuse https://amzn.to/4jIoRFw

  • The Evangelical Imagination https://amzn.to/411X9fG

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