Conspiracy theories abound in our American culture and urban legends have been part of our history for decades. Books and eBooks on these topics are currently on display for the month of September. Come by and take a look a - you might discover some theories and legends you may not know about.
Films on Demand has a series of short videos (produced in 2020) that unravels some of America’s most popular conspiracy theories. Co-produced with public media’s Independent Television Service (ITVS), the program doesn’t tell people what to think, but pushes us to examine how we think — why conspiracy theories are so alluring, how baseless rumors and “fake news” undermine trust and democracy — and what we can all do about it. While experts across the country scramble to create tools to help us separate truth from fiction, this program attacks fake news at the source by exploring the very roots of human belief and the cognitive vices that make us vulnerable to disinformation. It reveals how our brains are wired to make common errors and gravitate toward baseless but comfortable fictions that reinforce our values, our self-image, and our social status.
Click here to watch "Pulling the Thread".
For more suggested resources on related topics, check out the library's guide on Urban Legends, Conspiracy Theories or Folklore, Legends & Myths.
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