Many people are shocked by the prevalence of conspiracy theories in the world today. The world of Qanon – where adherents believe that their political opponents conduct a mass campaign of child rape and murder. How could people believe something so crazy and, more importantly, how do we change their minds?
Excellent points about the porous nature of 'rationality', and the vital importance of LIS folk looking beyond - & outside - their own institution to the actual worldviews of the communities they purport to work with and for. This is still not done enough. Thanks Matt.
Excellent points about the porous nature of 'rationality', and the vital importance of LIS folk looking beyond - & outside - their own institution to the actual worldviews of the communities they purport to work with and for. This is still not done enough. Thanks Matt.