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The Conspiracy Theory Handbook

2020 By John Cook, Stephan Lewandowsky
7 black and white icons next to the letters C-O-N-S-P-I-R, taken from the Conspiracy Theory Handbook
Illustration from “The Conspiracy Theory Handbook”, 2020 by Stephan Lewandowsky and John Cook.

In a crisis, conspiracy theories thrive, but how and why do they emerge? How can we tell the difference between a conspiracy, a myth or a rumour? Are some people more prone to conspiratorial thinking than others? This guide covers the why, what and how of conspiracy theories, including tips on how to deal with one of the hardest things: how to talk to a conspiracy theorist.

Image of a chart showing conventional vs. conspirational thinking.
Chart from The Conspiracy Theory Handbook, 2020 by Stephan Lewandowsky and John Cook.
Image of a chart showingclimate denial vs. conspirational thinking.
Chart from The Conspiracy Theory Handbook, 2020 by Stephan Lewandowsky and John Cook.
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