Episode
The Wellness to QAnon Pipeline
44:57
Published: Tue May 11 2021
Description
Special guest Mike Rothschild tells us how the road to wellness can be an on-ramp to a conspiracy theory. Along the way we debunk oil pulling, explore Instagram aesthetics and bemoan anti-vaxx argumentation tactics . Mike gets the date of the January 6th insurrection wrong and he is sorry. Mike Rothschild is on Twitter and you can pre-order his book here!Support us: Subscribe on PatreonDonate on PayPalGet Maintenance Phase shirts, stickers and moreThanks to Ashley Smith for editing assistance and Doctor Dreamchip for our lovely theme song!Support the show
Chapters
Some people who are into wellness fads can eventually be led closer to anti-vaxx or QAnon beliefs which themselves are related to white supremacy, with QAnon often using hashtags like "save the children" to disguise their real agenda.
00:00 - 06:58 (06:58)
Summary
Some people who are into wellness fads can eventually be led closer to anti-vaxx or QAnon beliefs which themselves are related to white supremacy, with QAnon often using hashtags like "save the children" to disguise their real agenda.
EpisodeThe Wellness to QAnon Pipeline
PodcastMaintenance Phase
QAnon has found a new audience in the wellness community, where individuals are susceptible to believing in fringe theories.
06:58 - 14:03 (07:04)
Summary
QAnon has found a new audience in the wellness community, where individuals are susceptible to believing in fringe theories. While the traditional QAnon supporters process political disillusionment, the wellness community latches onto the idea of secret codes and exclusive knowledge.
EpisodeThe Wellness to QAnon Pipeline
PodcastMaintenance Phase
QAnon conspiracy theories, such as the misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine, have spread rapidly on social media due to the shareability of aesthetic image memes that ask seemingly harmless questions.
14:03 - 20:45 (06:42)
Summary
QAnon conspiracy theories, such as the misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine, have spread rapidly on social media due to the shareability of aesthetic image memes that ask seemingly harmless questions. These theories have led to a large following and increased risk of violence in its believers.
EpisodeThe Wellness to QAnon Pipeline
PodcastMaintenance Phase
The progression from believing in cleanses to anti-vax to QAnon conspiracies can lead people down a dangerous path of extremist ideologies, ultimately resulting in anti-Semitic beliefs.
20:45 - 30:18 (09:32)
Summary
The progression from believing in cleanses to anti-vax to QAnon conspiracies can lead people down a dangerous path of extremist ideologies, ultimately resulting in anti-Semitic beliefs.
EpisodeThe Wellness to QAnon Pipeline
PodcastMaintenance Phase
The hosts of the podcast discuss the dynamics of how conspiracies like QAnon spread online and the emotional responses of those who are rejected.
30:18 - 38:58 (08:40)
Summary
The hosts of the podcast discuss the dynamics of how conspiracies like QAnon spread online and the emotional responses of those who are rejected. They also offer recommendations for wellness and alternative medicine spaces to avoid conspiracies.
EpisodeThe Wellness to QAnon Pipeline
PodcastMaintenance Phase
The concept of "us versus them" framing can limit discussions surrounding issues such as institutionalized fat phobia or racism, and can perpetuate the idea of a deliberate conspiracy.
38:58 - 44:50 (05:51)
Summary
The concept of "us versus them" framing can limit discussions surrounding issues such as institutionalized fat phobia or racism, and can perpetuate the idea of a deliberate conspiracy. It is important to recognize the limits of this framing and understand the institutional blind spots that contribute to these issues.