Interesting facts about conspiracy ideologies. Moderated expert talk and discussion
VHS@home: on 11 May, 7 to 8.30 pm
On Tuesday, 11 May, from 7 to 8.30 pm, the Chemnitz Adult Education Centre invites interested parties to an online discussion about the fascination and spread of conspiracy narratives. In a moderated discussion, two experts will explore the causes of the current boom. Felix Schilk from the Institute of Sociology at TU Dresden and Benjamin Winkler from the Amadeu Antonio Foundation will be on hand to answer questions. Shelly Kupferberg will moderate the event.
Together with the audience, the speakers will discuss the dangers posed by conspiracy ideologies and give tips on how to deal with people who believe in them.
Participation is free of charge. Anyone interested can register by 4 p.m. on the day of the event at www.vhs-chemnitz.de or 0371 488-4343 and will receive an access link by email.
In times of social crisis and uncertainty, many people are looking for simple explanations: COVID-19 was only invented to enslave humanity. Climate change is not influenced by humans, but a lie to establish the coming eco-dictatorship. The Federal Republic of Germany is not a sovereign state, but an occupied country. Migration movements are the work of a global elite to destroy the people. These are some of the currently widespread conspiracy ideologies: some seem completely absurd, others quite plausible. It is important to enquire into their sources and look at the psychological needs they serve. Because conspiracy ideologies cannot do without the naming of enemy images, hatred, violence and terrorism also arise in their context.
The event is a cooperation between the Saxon State Centre for Political Education and the Chemnitz Adult Education Centre as part of the "Kontrovers vor Ort" project.
Link to the event