Conspirituality: How New Age Conspiracy Theories Became a Health Threat

Conspirituality explores the troubling phenomenon of influencers who have curdled New Age spirituality and wellness with the politics of paranoia, peddling vaccine misinformation, child trafficking tales, and wild conspiracy theories. The podcast Conspirituality, hosted by Derek Beres, Matthew Remski, and Julian Walker, has been exposing the intersection of alt-health practitioners with far-right conspiracy trolls since May 2020. This book offers an antidote to our times, helping readers recognize wellness grifts, engage with loved ones who have fallen under the influence, and counter lies and distortions with insight and empathy.

Format: Hardback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 29 June 2023
Publisher: PublicAffairs,U.S.

Conspirituality delves into the concerning phenomenon of influencers who have corrupted New Age spirituality and wellness with the politics of paranoia. These individuals propagate vaccine misinformation, spread tales of child trafficking, and promote wild conspiracy theories. During the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, a disquieting social media trend emerged. Yoga instructors and alt-health influencers began sharing stories about a secretive global cabal conspiring to control the world's population through a genocidal vaccine. Instagram feeds, previously dedicated to sharing healthy recipes and inspiring poetry, transformed into platforms for disseminating Fox News links, memes from 4chan, and prophecies of global transformation. Since May 2020, Derek Beres, Matthew Remski, and Julian Walker have used their podcast, Conspirituality, to expose the intricate connections between alt-health practitioners and far-right conspiracy trolls. Now, in this comprehensive and enlightening book, they unravel the follies, frauds, cons, and cults that dominate the New Age and wellness spheres, betraying the trust of individuals seeking genuine relief in this uncertain age. Written with analytical rigor and a touch of irreverence, Conspirituality provides an antidote to our times. It equips readers with the skills to recognize wellness grifts, engage with loved ones who have been influenced, and counter lies and distortions with insight and empathy.

Weight: 592g
Dimension: 162 x 245 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781541702981