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Conspiracy Theoryology is written and produced by Ryan Nelson, who created the show to explore why we’re drawn to conspiracy theories, the paranormal, and the supernatural. Rather than debating what’s true or false, the podcast examines what makes these topics so captivating—and why they inspire such strong belief and skepticism alike. Each episode dives into the cultural, psychological, and historical roots that keep these ideas alive in our collective imagination.
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Monday May 28, 2018
Monday May 28, 2018
Episode 3 - Paul McCartney is dead, and the world hears about it after some astute college journalists follow the trail of clues left within song lyrics and album art. The world of Beatlemania is turned upside down and a new conspiracy is born that has endured for over half a century as a text book example of "confirmation bias."
On this episode we discuss the possible motivations that lead to the unplausible acceptance of this theory, and the real power of secrets and super-fandom.
For further information regarding areas of discussion, please visit the links below:
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beatles
- http://turnmeondeadman.com/the-paul-is-dead-rumor/
- https://www.dawn.com/news/1307942
- https://www.thedailybeast.com/what-made-the-beatles-so-big-diagnosing-beatlemania
- https://psmag.com/social-justice/rihanna-doesnt-give-a-crap-about-you
- http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/sc-fam-0923-keeping-secrets-20140923-story.html
- https://www.psychologicalscience.org/observer/the-science-behind-secrets
- http://www.apa.org/ed/precollege/ptn/2016/05/teaching-the-beatles.aspx
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