Voodoo Histories by David Aaronovitch Summary
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In "Voodoo Histories," award-winning journalist David Aaronovitch unravels why conspiracy theories captivate educated minds, not just fringe believers. This eye-opening expose reveals how fabricated narratives - from 9/11 to moon landing hoaxes - shape our world. What dangerous comfort do these false patterns provide us?
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When Paranoia Becomes Popular Culture
Imagine sitting in a London pub when a well-educated professional confidently explains that the moon landing was faked. This wasn't some fringe encounter but my introduction to how conspiracy theories have infiltrated mainstream thinking. We're living in an unprecedented era where conspiracy narratives sit alongside legitimate history in bookstores, blurring the line between fact and fantasy. From bestsellers like "The Da Vinci Code" to documentaries questioning 9/11, what was once dismissed as paranoid thinking now shapes politics, media, and international relations. This isn't merely harmless entertainment - these theories fundamentally distort our understanding of history and can lead to devastating real-world consequences. When we replace evidence-based reasoning with elaborate conspiracy narratives, we don't just misunderstand the past - we endanger our future.
The Blueprint and Manufacturing of Conspiracy
American Conspiracism and the Death of Icons
Pseudo-History and the Digital Amplification of Conspiracies
The Psychology Behind the Paranoia
The Dangerous Consequences of Conspiracy Thinking
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Cree par des anciens de Columbia University a San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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