Conspiracy Theories: A Threat to Democracy?

Conspiracy theories seem to be everywhere nowadays, encouraged by the internet, and perhaps also by post-modern scepticism. But are they really more common than they used to be, and if so, do they constitute a threat to democracy, as a number of commentators have argued? Are they indeed more prevalent in democracies than in dictatorships?

This lecture looks at recent and current research to come up with some surprising answers.

This is a free public lecture by Professor Sir Richard Evans FBA, Provost of Gresham College.

There is no need to book in advance for this lecture. It runs on a first come first served basis.