Argument Ninja Dojo/(1) Video Library > 8. Special Topic: Critical Thinking About Conspiracies

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(1) Video Library > 8. Special Topic: Critical Thinking About Conspiracies

A small collection of videos that address the challenge of how to think critically about conspiracies and conspiracy theories.

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Introduction

These videos were produced back in 2011-12 when I was still producing the Critical Thinker Podcast. They were video versions of the audio podcasts. 

I explain my interest in conspiracies and conspiracy theories in the videos below. It's fascinating to see defenders of some pretty fringe conspiracy views argue that they've been pushed to adopt these views precisely because they see themselves as "following the facts", and actively promote critical thinking principles on their websites. 

The topic has only increased in relevance in the years since I produced these. 

Contents

Introduction

Introductory text
Introduction to These Videos

What is a Conspiracy?

Introduction to Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories
An Argument for Default Skepticism About Global Conspiracies
Conspiracies, Mind Control, and Falsifiability