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Library Resources for Misinformation and Finding Common Ground: Conspiracy Theories

This guide has tools and resources for libraries and the public to help combat misinformation and disinformation while promoting community building through finding common ground.

Conspiracy Theories

There’s a conspiracy theory that the CIA invented the term “conspiracy theory”--here’s why
Butter, M. (2020). The Conversation.
In defense of conspiracy theories (and why the term is a misnomer)
Coady, D. (2018). The Conversation.

The Conspiracy Theory Handbook
Lewandowsky, S., & Cook, J. (2020).
Conspiracy theories: Who believes them and why, and how to determine if a conspiracy theory is true or false
Shermer, M., & Linse, P. (n.d.). Skeptic.

Rabbit hole - Podcast
Roose, K. (2020). New York Times Podcasts.

Conspiracy Theories - Books

Escaping the rabbit hole: How to debunk conspiracy theories using facts, logic, and respect.

West, M. (2018).