Conspiracy theory discourse is oppositional and provocative, existing in conflict with other – often mainstream – discourses. The ‘theory’ in ‘conspiracy theory’ challenges its truth status, as yet unaccepted by its opposition, or understood as an officially proven fact. By extension, the conspiracy theorist can be considered an ‘outsider’ or ‘outcast’, at least in that moment; however, outsider status is not necessarily negative. The notion of the outsider as enlightened lies at the core of conspiracy theorist identity with the theorist assuming they are privy to special knowledge – that many cannot comprehend – uncovering the blueprint to world events. In this talk, we will explore the concept of conspiracy theory, looking at the underpinning logic and how the narratives stand out.

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