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ERIC Number: EJ1381226
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 17
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1052-2891
EISSN: EISSN-1536-0717
Toward New Critical Pedagogies of Conspirituality Consumption: Exploring and Combatting the COVID-19 New-Age Grifters
Sandlin, Jennifer A.; Gómez, Alan Eladio
New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, n178 p41-57 Sum 2023
In this article, we trace the throughline of conspiracy thinking from QAnon to Pastel Q to conspirituality (a term that combines "conspiracy" + "spirituality"). We also explore how many in the wellness community have monetized conspirituality, using conspiracy theories about health, vaccines, COVID-19, and more to connect with people who feel shut out of the mainstream medical establishment. Finally, we place these connections within the historical context of the original conspiracy theory that is "American Exceptionalism," and turn to a discussion of how to address conspiracy and conspirituality through critical pedagogies that help learners question these origin myths.
Wiley. Available from: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. Tel: 800-835-6770; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: https://www.wiley.com/en-us
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: N/A
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Language: English
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