Republic of Lies by Anna Merlan Summary
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In "Republic of Lies," Anna Merlan investigates how fringe conspiracy theories captured mainstream America. Praised as "necessary" and "jaw-dropping," this timely expose reveals how social media transformed paranoia into power. What happens when distrust becomes our default - and who profits from the chaos?
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America's Conspiracy Culture: A Nation Built on Suspicion
America has always been fertile ground for conspiracy theories. Like a national pastime, they flourish during periods of rapid social change, offering explanations for unwelcome realities and reflecting our collective anxieties. About 60% of American adults believe in at least one conspiracy theory-your uncle who questions the moon landing isn't alone. But why are we so susceptible? Conspiracy theories function much like religion, framing events in terms of good versus evil, offering both villains to blame and paths to redemption. They thrive in our current environment of political disenfranchisement, limited social mobility, and deepening inequalities-conditions typically associated with authoritarian regimes. The psychology is fascinating. Research suggests some people have stronger innate predispositions toward conspiracy thinking. We tend to believe theories that reinforce our existing worldviews, engaging in "motivated reasoning" where partisan goals trump accuracy. If you believe one conspiracy theory, you're likely to believe others-even contradictory ones. What's changed is how social media has made conspiracism more intimate and dangerous, enabling targeted harassment of individuals like school shooting survivors. Early American conspiracy theories focused on "alien subversion" by outside groups (Jews, Catholics, Freemasons), but the 20th century shifted focus to the government itself as the conspirator. This suspicion wasn't entirely unfounded. Real government conspiracies-from COINTELPRO's harassment of civil rights groups to MKUltra's drug experiments on unwitting civilians-have destabilized public trust in official narratives.
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
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"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
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"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."
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"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."
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"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."
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