Cartoon on the psychology of conspiracy theories

In June 2018, I used to be voted one of many winners of ‘I’m a Scientist’ – which is a web-based platform to have interaction faculty kids in science the place throughout a two-week interval, I spoke to kids of all ages about why individuals imagine in conspiracy theories.  On being voted a winner, I used to be awarded funding for public engagement actions.

I’m captivated with science communication the place I often give public talks.  To strive one thing totally different, I sought out artists from Greater than Minutes and gave them the duty to attract what we all know thus far concerning the psychology of conspiracy theories.  The artists listened to me give a lecture the place I mentioned what’s a conspiracy concept, why do individuals imagine in conspiracy theories and what’s the potential hurt; earlier than they spent the afternoon drawing the analysis.

I’ve turned the drawing right into a video, the place I present a narration to convey to life the piece.  You could find this on YouTube.

With because of Greater than Minutes for drawing the analysis, alongside the assist from I’m a Scientist and the British Psychological Society.

You’ll be able to obtain the drawing right here.