{"title":"Ariel Bogle","description":"\u003cp\u003eAriel Bogle’s works delve into the fascinating intersections of science, society, and culture. With a keen eye for questioning prevailing narratives, these books explore the impact of conspiracy theories and misinformation on public understanding of science and nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpect thought-provoking insights that challenge assumptions and illuminate the complex ways scientific ideas influence and are influenced by human behaviour. Bogle’s writing invites readers to critically examine the stories we tell about the natural world and their wider implications.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"conspiracy-nation-by-cam-wilson-9781761153570","title":"Conspiracy Nation","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThrough new investigations and first-hand accounts, \u003ci\u003eConspiracy Nation\u003c\/i\u003e takes readers to the rallies, homes, courtrooms, secret chat rooms and $2000 Byron Bay luxury retreats where Australia’s conspiracy theories spread.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘There are microchips in vaccines’; ‘5G spreads COVID-19’; ‘the Australian government is hiding a list of powerful predators’ – \u003ci\u003eConspiracy Nation\u003c\/i\u003e exposes the world of Australian conspiracy theories, their history, appeal and political influence. It’s easy to dismiss these as fringe concerns or imported concepts, but conspiratorial ideas are gaining traction with everyday Australians and being wielded by those in power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this boots-on-the-ground report, journalists Ariel Bogle and Cam Wilson meet the people dedicated to living and spreading these ideas, those who have been left reeling by their impact, and the ones who are fighting back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Port Arthur and QAnon, to the rise of ‘wellness’ influencers and ‘sovereign citizen’ gurus, to the delusions that inspired the Wieambilla murders, Bogle and Wilson show the devastating consequences of unchecked lies and radicalisation, and make a compelling case that by ignoring the looming threat of conspiratorial thinking, we put our community at risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRAISE FOR \u003ci\u003eCONSPIRACY NATION\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘Strangely entertaining and often terrifying, this is a compelling account of the madness within.’ – Richard Glover, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Land Before Avocado\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘Falling down the rabbit (wombat?) hole of Australian conspiracies, from Port Arthur to Pete Evans, \u003ci\u003eConspiracy Nation\u003c\/i\u003e deftly connects the dots, explaining our country’s role in consuming and feeding anxiety on this great flat earth.’ – John Safran, author of \u003ci\u003eSquat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘A fascinating insight, a compassionate call to action, and an altogether unputdownable read.’ – \u003ci\u003eReadings Monthly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘There’s nobody better at tracing the fault lines between the internet, politics and chaos. These two get there first and stay longer than is probably healthy. If there’s a rabbit hole, Ariel and Cam have already been to the bottom of it and interviewed the guy live-streaming from a bunker.’ – Marc Fennell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘Lucid, smart and as compelling as a thriller. \u003ci\u003eConspiracy Nation\u003c\/i\u003e is a must read for anyone interested in the gap between reality and belief.’ – Brigid Delaney\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48241026957548,"sku":"9781761153570","price":41.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781761153570-conspiracy-nation-1.jpg?v=1787931008"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/ariel-bogle.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}