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For anyone looking for a way of talking to friends or family who are into conspiracy theories, this book is good: https://www.amazon.com/Escaping-Rabbit-Hole-Co

by noja 6y ago

For anyone looking for a way of talking to friends or family who are into conspiracy theories, this book is good: https://www.amazon.com/Escaping-Rabbit-Hole-Conspiracy-Theories/dp/1510735801/ https://www.amazon.com/Escaping-Rabbit-Hole-Conspiracy-Theor...

sandworm101 6y ago
Is there a book on how to not talk about conspiracy theories? I have some formerly right leaning elderly relatives who are now just plain crazy. They won't stop talking about ridiculous conspiracies. I don't open emails from them anymore. I've given up trying and wish they would at least stop talking to me about them.
- wolfram74 6y ago
  There's the one upping approach, when they start talking about how the moon landing was faked you could call them sheep for believing the moon exists. I don't think it's a good strategy for improving discourse, but some people probably find the creative element enjoyable.
  - oblio 6y ago
    The "Four Yorkshiremen" approach to conspiracy theory discussions :-))
    - jackric 6y ago
      Back in my day, the Earth was static toroid at the centre of the solar system
  - specialist 6y ago
    My bro does this. I'm not convinced it works as intended. But does give him another dopamine hit. To give you a sense of his motivations: He's a former debate captain, coach, judge. Pendants about grammar, punctuation, pronunciation. Still believes logic and facts are persuasive. Especially said louder, with more sarcasm and derision. I'm trying to be less like that. Old habits are hard to change.
    - jackric 6y ago
      Keep upping the wackiness until the other person is the one trying to talk you down, then nourish the arrow of scepticism and reason.
- jl6 6y ago
  Conspiracy theories fill holes in peoples’ lives (lack of belonging, lack of achievement, lack of recognition). Help them fill those holes with something else.
  - jackric 6y ago
    Ooo err
- lez 6y ago
  Send them to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6EzSbI-zOk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6EzSbI-zOk It is from the INSIDE of the Truth movement, and will convince them to stop talking to everyone about conspiracies - as that's useless and damages human relationships. Also helps them to find meaning in their life.
wrongthoughtbot 6y ago
Normal people with correct thoughts that do not deviate from acceptable thought can wear maybe an arm band to self identify. That would let the conspiracy theorist vicitms know not to waste their time on you. It worked in Germany. https://www.etsy.com/market/hear_no_evil_shirt https://www.etsy.com/market/hear_no_evil_shirt

by noja 6y ago

sandworm101 6y ago

Is there a book on how to not talk about conspiracy theories? I have some formerly right leaning elderly relatives who are now just plain crazy. They won't stop talking about ridiculous conspiracies. I don't open emails from them anymore. I've given up trying and wish they would at least stop talking to me about them.

wolfram74 6y ago
There's the one upping approach, when they start talking about how the moon landing was faked you could call them sheep for believing the moon exists. I don't think it's a good strategy for improving discourse, but some people probably find the creative element enjoyable.
- oblio 6y ago
  The "Four Yorkshiremen" approach to conspiracy theory discussions :-))
  - jackric 6y ago
    Back in my day, the Earth was static toroid at the centre of the solar system
- specialist 6y ago
  My bro does this. I'm not convinced it works as intended. But does give him another dopamine hit. To give you a sense of his motivations: He's a former debate captain, coach, judge. Pendants about grammar, punctuation, pronunciation. Still believes logic and facts are persuasive. Especially said louder, with more sarcasm and derision. I'm trying to be less like that. Old habits are hard to change.
  - jackric 6y ago
    Keep upping the wackiness until the other person is the one trying to talk you down, then nourish the arrow of scepticism and reason.
jl6 6y ago
Conspiracy theories fill holes in peoples’ lives (lack of belonging, lack of achievement, lack of recognition). Help them fill those holes with something else.
- jackric 6y ago
  Ooo err
lez 6y ago
Send them to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6EzSbI-zOk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6EzSbI-zOk It is from the INSIDE of the Truth movement, and will convince them to stop talking to everyone about conspiracies - as that's useless and damages human relationships. Also helps them to find meaning in their life.

wrongthoughtbot 6y ago

Normal people with correct thoughts that do not deviate from acceptable thought can wear maybe an arm band to self identify. That would let the conspiracy theorist vicitms know not to waste their time on you. It worked in Germany. https://www.etsy.com/market/hear_no_evil_shirt https://www.etsy.com/market/hear_no_evil_shirt