Episode 1: What is conspiracy theory and why does it exist?

This episode navigates the origin of conspiracy theories, what makes some of them so easy to believe, how they are propagated and why we should do our research. I am joined in this episode by Len Best, retired Lecturer in Physiology and Researcher in insulin producing cells. We touch on the dangers of some conspiracy theories out there and Len gives his top tips on how to use trusted sources.