Conspiracy theories played a role in the insurrection at the US Capitol in January and continue to fuel resistance, in some circles, to getting vaccinated for Covid-19. It may seem like conspiracy theories are more prevalent now than ever, and more common on the political right than on the left — but are they really? Recent research suggests that no one is totally immune. That’s because conspiracy theories tap into fundamental aspects of human psychology, helping to explain why they’re so alluring —and so hard to dispel once they take hold. Researchers are trying to develop ways to disrupt their influence on our minds and our society. Join us for a discussion with two experts — a social psychologist and a political theorist —about the psychological underpinnings and political consequences of conspiracy theories. Tune in to learn more and get your questions answered. And, if you can’t join us live, please register and we’ll send a link to the replay following the event. Speakers: -Nancy Rosenblum, Harvard University -Sander van der Linden, University of Cambridge Moderator: -Greg Miller, science journalist and contributing editor to Knowable Magazine About This event is part of Reset: The Science of Crisis & Recovery, an ongoing series of live events and science journalism exploring how the world is navigating the coronavirus pandemic, its consequences and the way forward. Reset is supported by a grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. About Knowable Magazine Knowable Magazine explores the real-world significance of scholarly work through a journalistic lens. We report on the current state of play across a wide variety of fields — from agriculture to high-energy physics; biochemistry to water security; the origins of the universe to psychology. Review articles written by leading scholars from the 50 Annual Reviews journals serve as springboards for stories in Knowable Magazine. Through in-depth features, explainers, articles, essays, interviews, infographics, slideshows, and comics, Knowable Magazine presents insights from research to a broader audience. Connect with us: Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KnowableMag Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KnowableMagazine Follow us on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/knowable-magazine/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowablemag/