What can medieval literature tell us about modern conspiracy theories? Quite a lot, California professor says
Briefly

Elise Wang emphasizes that narratives around conspiracy theories are just as important as understanding the believer's psychology, filling a crucial gap in current discourse.
Wang's research aims to explore how medieval texts reveal the structural appeal of conspiracy theories, providing insights into their narrative nature.
By examining literature, Wang highlights a broader spectrum of storytelling that medieval society recognized, challenging our modern binary view of fiction versus nonfiction.
Read at www.ocregister.com
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