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Escaping the Rabbit Hole by Mick West is a guide to helping friends, family, and loved ones who have fallen down the rabbit hole of conspiracy theories.
Amazon Hardcover: amzn.to/2PhqdYm
Amazon Kindle: amzn.to/2xk3pkJ
Audible: goo.gl/H8axNS
Barnes and Noble: goo.gl/pgMw76
Preview in Google: books.google.com/books?id=JDeCDwAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover#v=onepage&q&f=false
We all know someone, maybe they think 9/11 was an inside job with remote control planes and pre-planted explosives. Maybe they believe in the chemtrails theory. Maybe they think that all the recent mass shooting were faked. Maybe they even think the Earth is flat and the government is covering this up!
How do you talk to your conspiracy-minded friend? How can you understand why they think what they do, and how can you help them? That's what Escaping the Rabbit Hole is all about. I look at the full range of conspiracy theories, the psychology behind how people fall into them, and how you can help them out.
A core part of the book is the interviews with six former conspiracy theorists. Their stories provide useful clues on what works and what does not, but perhaps most importantly they provide proof that no matter how deep someone is down the rabbit hole, they can get out with time, and with help.
I also take a deep dive into four popular areas of conspiracy thinking, chemtrails, 9/11, false flags, and flat Earth. where I explain the key evidence claims, and I explain how these have been debunked, and how you can best communicate this to your friend.
Finally, I take a look a the near future of conspiracy theories, misinformation, and debunking. Covering efforts to fight fake news, and the role of artificial intelligence
Escaping the rabbit hole has got some great reviews. Actor and activist Steph Fry said:
"Mick West demonstrates with exquisite style, wit, and insight how those three rare and valuable species, Fact, Logic and Respect (each now on the very brink of extinction) have in harness the power to shine light into darkness and dispel the miasma of bias, superstition and balefully proud ignorance that is threatening to poison our age"
Skeptic Michael Shermer said:
"Mick West and his Metabunk website have become the go-to sources for curious minds overwhelmed by fantastic conspiracy claims circulating pop culture. ... Read this book, which belongs in every newsroom and congressional office"
Amanda Marcotte of Salon.com said:
" With candor leavened by compassion, Mick West explains why people get sucked into conspiracy theories, why we should be more sympathetic to their point of view, and yes, even how to help people see the light."
So if there's someone you know down the rabbit hole, or even if you're down there a bit yourself, then you will find Escaping The Rabbit Hole both interesting and useful.
Escaping the Rabbit Hole by Mick West is a guide to helping friends, family, and loved ones who have fallen down the rabbit hole of conspiracy theories.
Amazon Hardcover: amzn.to/2PhqdYm
Amazon Kindle: amzn.to/2xk3pkJ
Audible: goo.gl/H8axNS
Barnes and Noble: goo.gl/pgMw76
Preview in Google: books.google.com/books?id=JDeCDwAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover#v=onepage&q&f=false
We all know someone, maybe they think 9/11 was an inside job with remote control planes and pre-planted explosives. Maybe they believe in the chemtrails theory. Maybe they think that all the recent mass shooting were faked. Maybe they even think the Earth is flat and the government is covering this up!
How do you talk to your conspiracy-minded friend? How can you understand why they think what they do, and how can you help them? That's what Escaping the Rabbit Hole is all about. I look at the full range of conspiracy theories, the psychology behind how people fall into them, and how you can help them out.
A core part of the book is the interviews with six former conspiracy theorists. Their stories provide useful clues on what works and what does not, but perhaps most importantly they provide proof that no matter how deep someone is down the rabbit hole, they can get out with time, and with help.
I also take a deep dive into four popular areas of conspiracy thinking, chemtrails, 9/11, false flags, and flat Earth. where I explain the key evidence claims, and I explain how these have been debunked, and how you can best communicate this to your friend.
Finally, I take a look a the near future of conspiracy theories, misinformation, and debunking. Covering efforts to fight fake news, and the role of artificial intelligence
Escaping the rabbit hole has got some great reviews. Actor and activist Steph Fry said:
"Mick West demonstrates with exquisite style, wit, and insight how those three rare and valuable species, Fact, Logic and Respect (each now on the very brink of extinction) have in harness the power to shine light into darkness and dispel the miasma of bias, superstition and balefully proud ignorance that is threatening to poison our age"
Skeptic Michael Shermer said:
"Mick West and his Metabunk website have become the go-to sources for curious minds overwhelmed by fantastic conspiracy claims circulating pop culture. ... Read this book, which belongs in every newsroom and congressional office"
Amanda Marcotte of Salon.com said:
" With candor leavened by compassion, Mick West explains why people get sucked into conspiracy theories, why we should be more sympathetic to their point of view, and yes, even how to help people see the light."
So if there's someone you know down the rabbit hole, or even if you're down there a bit yourself, then you will find Escaping The Rabbit Hole both interesting and useful.
