The psychology of conspiracy theories and the importance of truth with Dr Michael Biddlestone

Quincy and Claire Talk Conspiracy

11-05-2022 • 41 mins

This week's interview is with postdoctoral research associate at the Cambridge Social Decision-Making Lab, Dr Michael Biddlestone. We discuss the psychology behind conspiracy theories and fake news, and the techniques that researchers are using to combat them. Spoiler - there are no easy answers!

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