A One-Woman Stand Against Conspiracists | Natalie Wynn

YouTuber Natalie Wynn (aka "ContraPoints") spent a year immersing herself in the conspiracy theories wreckingour politics. Now, she’s sharing what she’s learned. Wynn's latest video, “CONSPIRACY,” has racked up more than 4 million views with a deep dive into the history anddynamics of conspiracist thinking in America, and how conspiracism undermines democracy. The success of her approach could hold important lessons for how toloosen conspiracists’ grip on American politics. Guest: Natalie WynnHosts: Anne Kim and Gillen MartinChapters00:00 Introduction to ContraPoints and Conspiracy Thinking03:54 The Evolution of Conspiracy Theories06:53 Understanding Conspiracist Thinking Patterns09:40 Historical Context of Conspiracy Theories13:33 Trump and the Rise of Conspiracism16:24 The Role of QAnon in January 6th19:22 Psychological Vulnerabilities to Conspiracist Thinking22:18 Conspiracism's Threat to Democracy