Conspiracy Theories, Disordered World-Making, and the Problems of Character-Based Research in Neoliberal Times

• In Event: Identity and Political Agency

Brief Overview

I critique character-based research on conspiracy theorists, turning to neoliberalism as key source of Arendtian loss of the world and conspiracicism. I contend conspiracy theories are hopeful mimeses of political action in dark times.

Author

• Ginna Husting, Boise State University