Conspirituality

How New Age Conspiracy Theories Became a Health Threat

De: Derek Beres, Matthew Remski, Julian Walker

Narrado por: Matthew Remski

Duración: 13 h y 56 m

Resumen del Editor

Conspirituality takes a deep dive into the troubling phenomenon of influencers who have curdled New Age spirituality and wellness with the politics of paranoia—peddling vaccine misinformation, tales of child trafficking, and wild conspiracy theories.

In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, a disturbing social media trend emerged: a large number of yoga instructors and alt-health influencers were posting stories about a secretive global cabal bent on controlling the world’s population with a genocidal vaccine. Instagram feeds that had been serving up green smoothie recipes and Mary Oliver poems became firehoses of Fox News links, memes from 4chan, and prophecies of global transformation.

Since May 2020, Derek Beres, Matthew Remski and Julian Walker have used their Conspirituality podcast to expose countless facets of the intersection of alt-health practitioners with far-right conspiracy trolls. Now this expansive and revelatory audiobook unpacks the follies, frauds, cons and cults that dominate the New Age and wellness spheres and betray the trust of people who seek genuine relief in this uncertain age.

With analytical rigor and irreverent humor, Conspirituality offers an antidote to our times, helping listeners recognize wellness grifts, engage with loved ones who've fallen under the influence, and counter lies and distortions with insight and empathy.

©2023 Derek Beres, Matthew Remski, Julian Walker (P)2023 PublicAffairs

Fascinating Subject

This is an incredible book. I've always been fascinated with the topic and this is a very well executed exploration.

Will listen again

For a fan and longtime listener to the podcast, this book was an excellent addition. It is so dense in information, analysis and at times poetic text that I found it challenging to take in at times. Now the plan is to go back and listen to some of the podcast episodes mentioned in the book... and then before long the book will be in my ears for another round 😎

Excellent!!!

A pleasure to listen to, really well written and researched. Positively packed with important information and insights. Bravo!

Finally words for my story!

I am so appreciative of all the hard work that went into this book. As someone who was deep in the culture and watching the red pill phenomenon spread I was so confused. Finding this book and the podcast has really helped me recover and complimented my education in social work.

Necessary reading

Beautifully written and read. Both gives understanding to some of the odd narratives I’ve been seeing online and has opened my eyes to things to watch for in general to protect myself and loved ones from misinformation and grifters. I’ve also gained compassion for those who’ve fallen prey. Thankful for the work and reporting this group is doing. Highly recommend the book and also the Podcast. Thank you!

Great work as usual!

The guys at the helm of Conspirtuality really hit a home run on this one! I learn so much from the Podcast on a weekly basis and this book opened my eyes to things I hadn’t even heard of before!

excellent

I liked the author's personal perspective on the merging of conspiracies and wellness or spirituality spaces. But what Iliked most, was there nuanced approach to maintaining relationships of those who have been drawn in.

Wonderfully done!

I’m a podcast listener, so I’m already a fan. This book provides a terrific overview of the conspirituality landscape, and all the subtle ways it’s creeping into our lives, sometimes without us noticing.

It’s important to note that this book isn’t a “let’s gawk at the weirdos,” fest, but rather a compassionate and informative primer on what conspirituality is, who is benefitting, but more importantly, who is being harmed.

Read by one of the hosts, it’s a practiced and wholly pleasant voice bringing you these stories.

Excellent analysis of conspiratorial thinking and the various individuals and groups that influence many people.

The authors explain much of the history of the current conspiracies that are affecting our society in terms of health, politics, and spiritual lives. I highly recommend reading this book.

Enlightening!

Sometimes challenging if you have experience in the new age self help world, but in a good way.