Söndag 16 Juni
12:00 - 12:45
Conspiracy theories – From witch hunt to fakenews
Folklore has always been concerned with the study of stories. Today, we will explore two interrelated problems: first, how the structure of stories–be they 19th century stories of ghosts or witches, or 21st century stories of satanists and terrorists–can give us a clear understanding of the ideology behind storytelling, and second, how these stories can be connected to create complex conspiracy theories. With this as a starting-point, we will discuss how conspiracy theories develop and how they can influence real world decision making.
The lecture will be held in English.
Föreläsningen är på engelska
Pris Entré: Pass / Pris utan pass: 100:-