About this Event
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📚 Lecture: “QAnon: When Conspiracy Becomes Faith Online”
🎤 Speaker: Dr. Matthew Zaro Fisher, PhD
Join us for a thought-provoking evening with Dr. Matthew Zaro Fisher as we delve into the complex relationship between conspiracy theories and religion, focusing on QAnon—a movement that surged during the pandemic. This lecture will analyze the history, beliefs, and practices of QAnon through the lens of a digital religious movement.
Dr. Fisher will begin by providing an overview of QAnon’s origins in online, anonymous image board culture and its significant impact on American society from 2017 to 2022. He will explore the sociological and cognitive processes that underpin conspiracy theories, drawing parallels to religious frameworks and examining how these movements respond to the uncertainties of our technologically advanced society.
Moreover, Dr. Fisher will argue that conspiracy theories represent an evolution of religious expression, highlighting how technology shapes our communication and interpretations of meaning. In conclusion, he will assert that movements like QAnon reveal that religion will not vanish in the face of scientific progress; instead, it will transform as people adapt their beliefs to new modes of interaction.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain deep insights into this contemporary phenomenon with the knowledgeable Dr. Matthew Zaro Fisher!
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Agenda
7:30 PM – Doors open: find a seat (open seating!), order food & drinks, and expect a bar line—arriving early is key.
7:55 PM – Host introduction
8:00 PM – Lecture begins
8:45 PM – Audience Q&A
9:00 PM – Have 1:1 time with the speaker, mingle with fellow guests, and order another round
9:30 PM – Wrap up.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Mid-Wilshire, Mid-Wilshire, Los Angeles, United States
USD 39.19
