Andrea Kitta on Conspiracy Theories: Botkin Folklife Lectures Plus
Posted by: Stephen Winick
In a recent lecture in our Benjamin A. Botkin Lecture Series, Conspiracy Theories, Folklore and Belief: Birds Aren't Real, Loch Ness Monsters and Microchips, folklorist Andrea Kitta discussed some definitions of conspiracy theories and how they fit into other belief traditions and narratives with a focus on understanding why people believe in conspiracy theories and how they function. This blog post includes the lecture video, an interview video with Dr. Kitta, and a set of links to related collections and programming.
Posted in: AFC Events, Beliefs, Benjamin Botkin Folklife Lecture Series, Botkin Folklife Lectures Plus, Legends
