The Alarmed. What conspiracy theories do - book presentation and discussion with Michael Butter

Why are conspiracy theories booming? And what really helps combat them?

Elon Musk, the richest person in the world, has turned an entire social network into a slingshot for conspiracy narratives. Donald Trump, the most powerful person in the world, acts as "conspiracy theorist in chief" in the White House. The more complex our world becomes, the more people seem to be receptive to the meaning offered by conspiracy theories.

Michael Butter, Professor of American Literature and Cultural History at the University of Tübingen, is one of the most renowned experts on the subject and will be presenting the results of his many years of research at the FRIAS Freiburg Horizons. He will outline ways in which free and democratic societies can assert themselves against conspiracy theories.

All interested parties are cordially invited.

Admission is free.

With the Freiburg Horizons, the Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies (FRIAS) aims to create a forum that brings experts and scientists into conversation with the Freiburg public on current topics. The events take place four times a year in German. The event will be moderated by Dr. Arndt Michael, ass. jur., Head of Colloquium politicum, University campus Freiburg.

Event organized by the Colloquium politicum in cooperation with the Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies (FRIAS), the Carl-Schurz-Haus/Deutsch-Amerikanisches Institut e.V. and the Rombach bookshop.