Toward new critical pedagogies of conspirituality consumption: Exploring and combatting the COVID‐19 new‐age grifters.

  • Published In: New Directions for Adult & Continuing Education, 2023, v. 2023, n. 178. P. 41 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Sandlin, Jennifer A.; Gómez, Alan Eladio 3 of 3

Abstract

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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:New Directions for Adult & Continuing Education. 2023/06, Vol. 2023, Issue 178, p41
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Education
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:1052-2891
  • DOI:10.1002/ace.20486
  • Accession Number:164307098
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