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Lecture Belief in Conspiracy Theories by Prof. Jan-Willem van Prooijen

took place · 6 Oct 2026

Maastricht University, Venlo

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Lecture Belief in Conspiracy Theories by Prof. Jan-Willem van Prooijen — Maastricht University, Venlo
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Prof. Jan-Willem van Prooijen explains how conspiracy thinking fuels polarization and radicalization by dividing the world into black and white. Such beliefs can reinforce group superiority, demonize others, undermine democracy, encourage rule-breaking and populism, and sometimes lead to violence.