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Lecture: “What are beliefs in conspiracy theories and how do they differ from delusions?” by Lisa Bortolotti

Datum evenement: 3 november 2021
Locatie: Zoom

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15:00 p.m. – 16:30 p.m. CET
Free participation via Zoom. To receive the link, please send an email to: extremebeliefs.fgw@vu.nl
What are beliefs in conspiracy theories and how do they differ from delusions?
Abstract: In recent times, comparisons between clinical delusions and beliefs in conspiracy theories have become commonplace. In spite of some obvious differences, both phenomena seem to concern beliefs that are central to a person’s identity, unlikely to be given up as a result of challenges, and perceived as harmful by a third party.
Lisa Bortolotti

This project is funded by:

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
European Research Council
European Union