The two-part article by Brian Martin contains two main points. The first is his argument of Conspiracy Theory Attribution (CTA) as a method of denigration, which I have little to disagree with. The second is the example given of the… Read More ›
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Uptake of a Conspiracy Theory Attribution: Part 2, Brian Martin
Kylar Loussikian’s article, aided by efforts by pro-vaccination campaigners, triggered an enormous response. The online version of his article attracted hundreds of comments. A few bloggers wrote hostile commentaries about the thesis. There was an online petition against the thesis,… Read More ›
Uptake of a Conspiracy Theory Attribution: Part 1, Brian Martin
Claiming that someone subscribes to a conspiracy theory can be a potent method of denigration. I observed this process up close. The thesis of one of my doctoral students was alleged to endorse a conspiracy theory, therefore discrediting it. Journalists,… Read More ›
An Experience with Vaccination Gatekeepers, Brian Martin
Author Information: Brian Martin, University of Wollongong, bmartin@uow.edu.au Martin, Brian. “An Experience with Vaccination Gatekeepers.” Social Epistemology Review and Reply Collective 5, no. 10 (2016): 27-33. The PDF of the article gives specific page numbers. Shortlink: http://wp.me/p1Bfg0-3fZ Please refer to:… Read More ›
Public Health and Academic Freedom, Brian Martin
Author Information: Brian Martin, University of Wollongong, bmartin@uow.edu.au Martin, Brian. “Public Health and Academic Freedom.” [1] Social Epistemology Review and Reply Collective 5, no. 6 (2016): 44-49. The PDF of the article gives specific page numbers. Shortlink: http://wp.me/p1Bfg0-347 Image credit:… Read More ›