Episode 42: Conspiracy Clearinghouse with Derek DeWitt

In this episode I talk to Derek DeWitt about conspiracy theories from JFK's assasination and the Tuskegee experiments to QAnon, UFOs and the New World Order. What attracts people to these theories? Are they dangerous? We also share the conspiracy theories that we DO believe in.
Guest Plugs
Conspiracy Clearinghouse Podcast
* Podbean - https://conspiracyclearinghouse.podbean.com/
* Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/conspiracyclearinghouse/
* Twitter - https://twitter.com/CClearinghouse
* YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdP1ldsOqFLXq71M4OWZywA
Digital Signage Done Right - https://visix.podbean.com/
Prague Times - https://praguetimes.podbean.com/
Show Notes
* Foucault’s Pendulum by Umberto Eco - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17841.FoucaultsPendulum
* Coast to Coast AM - https://www.coasttocoastam.com/
* Definition of Conspiracy Theories - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conspiracytheory
* How to spot a conspiracy theory when you see one - https://theconversation.com/how-to-spot-a-conspiracy-theory-when-you-see-one-133574
* Oliver Stone’s JFK - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102138/
* You're Wrong About Podcast Tuskegee Syphilis Study Part 1: The Lie - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1112270/5330092-tuskegee-syphilis-study-part-1-the-lie
* 9/11 Conspiracy Theories - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/9/11conspiracytheories
* Denver International Airport Conspiracy Theories - https://www.travelandleisure.com/airlines-airports/denver-airport/denver-international-airport-conspiracy-theories
* Future Shock by Alvin Toffler - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FutureShock
* The Prophecies of Q: American conspiracy theories are entering a dangerous new phase - https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2020/06/qanon-nothing-can-stop-what-is-coming/610567/
* QAnon - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QAnon
* New World Order - https://nymag.com/news/features/conspiracy-theories/new-world-order/
* Project Blue Beam - http://www.techbuzzer.org/what-is-project-blue-beam-a-pre-planned-conspiracy-to-introduce-a-modern-religion/
* Serge Monast - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SergeMonast
* The Discordians - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Discordianism
* Culture Jamming - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culturejamming
* Study about dehumanization - https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2017/3/7/14456154/dehumanization-psychology-explained
* Sanitize Before You Share - https://newslit.org/get-smart/information-hygiene-sanitize-before-you-share/
* The Believing Brain by Michael Shermer - https://michaelshermer.com/the-believing-brain/
* Human Library: Unjudge Someone: https://humanlibrary.org/
* George Lakoff's Truth Sandwich (article on The Poynter Institute for Media Studies website): https://www.poynter.org/reporting-editing/2020/how-to-serve-up-a-tasty-truth-sandwich/
* Online Civil Courage Initiative (#IAmHere): https://counterspeech.fb.com/en/initiatives/online-civil-courage-initiative-occi/
* Logical fallacies and critical thinking cards: https://yourlogicalfallacyis.com/
* BYU LIbrary, Step-by-Step Guide & Research Rescue: Evaluating Credibility: https://guides.lib.byu.edu/c.php?g=216340&p=1428399
* Wikipedia article on Media Literacy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medialiteracy
* The Skeptical Inquirer - https://skepticalinquirer.org/
* Tommy Wiseau is Andy Kaufmann Conspiracy - https://www.reddit.com/r/conspiracy/comments/8xghpa/tommywiseauisandykaufman/
* UFO Conspiracy Theories - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UFOconspiracytheory
* Benford’s Law - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benford%27slaw
* 15 Irrefutable Reasons Why We Might Be Living in a Simulation - https://www.vulture.com/2019/02/15-irrefutable-reasons-we-might-be-living-in-a-simulation.html
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In this episode I talk to Derek DeWitt about conspiracy theories from JFK's assasination and the Tuskegee experiments to QAnon, UFOs and the New World Order. What attracts people to these theories? Are they dangerous? We also share the conspiracy theories that we DO believe in.

Guest Plugs

Conspiracy Clearinghouse Podcast

Podbean - https://conspiracyclearinghouse.podbean.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/conspiracyclearinghouse/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/CClearinghouse
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdP1ldsOqFLXq71M4OWZywA

Digital Signage Done Right - https://visix.podbean.com/

Prague Times - https://praguetimes.podbean.com/

Show Notes

Foucault’s Pendulum by Umberto Eco - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17841.Foucault_s_Pendulum
Coast to Coast AM - https://www.coasttocoastam.com/
Definition of Conspiracy Theories - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conspiracy_theory
How to spot a conspiracy theory when you see one - https://theconversation.com/how-to-spot-a-conspiracy-theory-when-you-see-one-133574
Oliver Stone’s JFK - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102138/
You're Wrong About Podcast Tuskegee Syphilis Study Part 1: The Lie - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1112270/5330092-tuskegee-syphilis-study-part-1-the-lie
9/11 Conspiracy Theories - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/9/11_conspiracy_theories
Denver International Airport Conspiracy Theories - https://www.travelandleisure.com/airlines-airports/denver-airport/denver-international-airport-conspiracy-theories
Future Shock by Alvin Toffler - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Future_Shock
The Prophecies of Q: American conspiracy theories are entering a dangerous new phase - https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2020/06/qanon-nothing-can-stop-what-is-coming/610567/
QAnon - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QAnon
New World Order - https://nymag.com/news/features/conspiracy-theories/new-world-order/
Project Blue Beam - http://www.techbuzzer.org/what-is-project-blue-beam-a-pre-planned-conspiracy-to-introduce-a-modern-religion/
Serge Monast - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serge_Monast
The Discordians - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Discordianism
Culture Jamming - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_jamming
Study about dehumanization - https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2017/3/7/14456154/dehumanization-psychology-explained
Sanitize Before You Share - https://newslit.org/get-smart/information-hygiene-sanitize-before-you-share/
The Believing Brain by Michael Shermer - https://michaelshermer.com/the-believing-brain/
Human Library: Unjudge Someone: https://humanlibrary.org/
George Lakoff's Truth Sandwich (article on The Poynter Institute for Media Studies website): https://www.poynter.org/reporting-editing/2020/how-to-serve-up-a-tasty-truth-sandwich/
Online Civil Courage Initiative (#IAmHere): https://counterspeech.fb.com/en/initiatives/online-civil-courage-initiative-occi/
Logical fallacies and critical thinking cards: https://yourlogicalfallacyis.com/
BYU LIbrary, Step-by-Step Guide & Research Rescue: Evaluating Credibility: https://guides.lib.byu.edu/c.php?g=216340&p=1428399
Wikipedia article on Media Literacy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Media_literacy
The Skeptical Inquirer - https://skepticalinquirer.org/
Tommy Wiseau is Andy Kaufmann Conspiracy - https://www.reddit.com/r/conspiracy/comments/8xghpa/tommy_wiseau_is_andy_kaufman/
UFO Conspiracy Theories - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UFO_conspiracy_theory
Benford’s Law - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benford%27s_law
15 Irrefutable Reasons Why We Might Be Living in a Simulation - https://www.vulture.com/2019/02/15-irrefutable-reasons-we-might-be-living-in-a-simulation.html

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Special Guest: Derek DeWitt.

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