Conspiracies & Conspiracy Theories by Michael Shermer audiobook review

Conspiracies & Conspiracy Theories by Michael Shermer | Free Audiobook

By Michael Shermer

Narrated by Michael Shermer

🎧 6 hours and 30 minutes 📘 Audible Originals 📅 September 17, 2019 🌐 English

About This Audiobook

Millions of Americans buy into conspiracy theories. Did you know that…

81 percent of Americans believe more than one person was responsible for the assassination of John F. Kennedy?
1/3 of this country thinks 9/11 was an “inside job” by the Bush administration?
21 percent believes aliens crash-landed in Roswell and are being hidden in Area 51?
7 percent are convinced that the moon landing was faked?

What causes some people to advocate these unfounded—often disproven—ideas as reality? And why is the power of conspiracies so compelling that they can motivate people to act, some even participating in acts of violence?

In this eye-opening Audible Original, Professor Michael Shermer, publisher of Skeptic magazine and the host of the Science Salon podcast, takes you through some of the most prevalent conspiracy theories in history, giving you a clear understanding of how and why they came about, who was likely to believe and perpetuate them, and the reality behind these beliefs.

Whether you are looking for the truth regarding popular conspiracy theories; are fascinated by the psychology of why people buy into them; or are interested in how they shaped and were shaped by history, this course will provide you all the tools you need to better understand the pervasiveness of conspiracy theories.

Our Review of Conspiracies & Conspiracy Theories

Conspiracies & Conspiracy Theories is a thought-provoking exploration of the issues that shape our world. Michael Shermer presents complex arguments with clarity and nuance. The audiobook format makes it easy to engage with challenging ideas.

Why Listen to Conspiracies & Conspiracy Theories as an Audiobook?

Political and social science audiobooks challenge your thinking on the go. Michael Shermer delivers a stellar narration that brings the story to life. At 6 hours and 30 minutes, it is the perfect length to fully immerse yourself. Engage with important ideas during your commute or workout.

What You Will Discover

Michael Shermer tackles big questions with depth and clarity. Millions of Americans buy into conspiracy theories. Did you know that… 81 percent of Americans believe more than one person was responsible for… An audiobook that sharpens your understanding of current events.

Who Is This Audiobook For?

Informed citizens and curious thinkers will appreciate Conspiracies & Conspiracy Theories. Fans of Michael Shermer and anyone who wants to understand the world better, this is your next listen.

What Listeners Are Saying

★★★☆☆

Interesting

There is no denying that this is a fascinating book, but it is not the book I expected it to be. Where I was expecting each lecture to be dedicated to a famous conspiracy theory or two, most of the book is dedicated to the psychology of people who believe…

– Gilbert M. Stack

★★★★★

Awakening and informative, one of Shermer's best.

Shermer always fails to disappoint, not only debunking some examples of conspiracies but going a little bit deeper inside the conspiracy thinking brain, and giving clear models in why is easy to fall into some conspiracies, great work.

– juan orellana

★★★★★