Conspiracy theories have been around basically as long as human society but how did they evolve into the dangerous and even hateful narratives we see on social media these days? Join misinformation researcher Abbie Richards in a deep dive into the history and psychology behind modern conspiracy theories. We'll ask questions like: Why do people believe conspiracy theories? Are conspiracy theories a successful method for challenging power? How do we decipher fringe myths from real instances of power abuse? Why are so many conspiracy theories so antisemitic? And much more!