{"product_id":"the-new-heretics-understanding-the-conspiracy-theories-polarizing-the-world-9781786785763","title":"The New Heretics: Understanding the Conspiracy Theories Polarizing the World","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis is the most balanced and well-reasoned investigation available into why people believe today's highly divisive conspiracy theories, from COVID and QAnon to 5G scares, fake news and more.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThrough their part in some huge controversies, conspiracy theorists are being branded the Number One Enemies of our times - the new heretics. They are seen to threaten the very fabric of modern society, spreading doubts and fears that result in Washington Capitol invasions, transmission mast burnings or the spread of anti-vaxx material. Yet the theorists prefer to call themselves truth seekers and see the mainstream establishment as the real disruptor, treating its increasingly harsh censorship as direct validation of their views. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn truth, the new heretics, whose numbers are swelling, are symptoms of a wider polarization splitting apart much of the world in ideological divisions. Many have lost trust in politicians and the media, while nuanced debate is crushed and information overload and manipulation breeds uncertainty, civil unrest and mental health issues. How does the age old strategy of divide-and-rule play out in such an environment? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUsing his extensive experience of negotiating disputes between cynics and truth seekers, Andy Thomas explores the proliferation of conspiracy thinking, peeling back unhelpful layers of biased thinking on all sides to find more insightful ways to bridge the polarised divides and create a better way forward.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-3337332\"\u003eAndy Thomas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Watkins Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/14\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.40h x 5.20w x 1.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781786785763\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1786785765\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-SOC\"\u003eSocial Science\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-SOC058000\"\u003eConspiracy Theories\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-POL\"\u003ePolitical Science\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-POL035010\"\u003eHuman Rights\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-POL\"\u003ePolitical Science\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-POL033000\"\u003eGlobalization\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAndy Thomas is one of the world's leading researchers into conspiracy theories and unexplained mysteries. His many books include \u003ci\u003eConspiracies, \u003c\/i\u003e praised for its balanced and comprehensive exploration of conspiracy theories through the ages, \u003ci\u003eThe Truth Agenda, \u003c\/i\u003e which explores paranormal phenomena and cover-ups and \u003ci\u003eVital Signs, \u003c\/i\u003e the definitive guide to the crop circle controversy. Andy lectures widely around the globe and appears regularly on TV and radio.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Watkins Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42693558206701,"sku":"9781786785763","price":20.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_97135cde-0919-40a0-acca-bb390bb4afd1.jpg?v=1649860130","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/the-new-heretics-understanding-the-conspiracy-theories-polarizing-the-world-9781786785763","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}