Intro to Conspiracy Theory Slaying: the Book

"Conspiracy Theory Slaying: A Challenge to the Theorists and the Skeptics."
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The literary theorist, Walter Benjamin, once wrote that writers write because they are not satisfied with the current the work of other writers. Perhaps this is a statement that is too simple and does not cover all the bases. Writers can write for a variety of reasons, including for entertainment and just as as something to pass the time. As the years have gone by, I found that there is a large degree in truth Benjamin's statement all the same.

The motivation behind this book came from exploring the works of other writers on conspiracy theories. Writers such as Michael Shermer, Michael Barkun, Daniel Pipes, Jonathan Kay, and Jesse Walker all try to address the concept of conspiracy theories from both the social science and even hard science perspectives. After hearing their presentations, it appeared there was a lot left to explore.

Many things in this book, will come across as unpopular. The aim and intention is to provide a new perspective on a subject that many of us find fascinating. It will also cover the works of other writers, some of which are held in very high esteem among their fans and even the academic community.


This book is available for free online. One of the largest reasons is that commentary is important. The academic circles often have a tendancy to marginalize new and innovate ideas, not because they lack citations or thoroughness, but simply because the other academics are not familiar with them. They also refuse to explore certain subjects because of controversial material, apathy, laziness, or simply because they are more consumed with their other academic tasks, such as classes and organizing their memo pads.

It comes to a point where we need commentary. We need to hear the voices who are making observations of modern culture and the nation around us. People who are observing what they find on the internet as well as from the vast cycles of books that come in and out of circulation every year.

Some of it is opinion, but when dealing with a subject such as conspiracy theory, as well as the skeptics attempting to counter it, opinion and viewpoint can serve as a vital form of criticism.

I thank you for reading this short introduction into "Conspiracy Theory Slaying: A Challenge to the Theorists and the Skeptics."

Let's Begin.


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