There is a notable lack of diversity in this sector — most books about conspiracy theories are apparently written by white guys about white guys. However, white people, while notoriously prone to conspiratorial thinking, do not have a monopoly on collective agreement over bad ideas. For a broader take on conspiracy theories in BIPOC communities, listen to the always-hilarious Langston Kerman and his podcast, My Momma Told Me. Amber Butts also has a very interesting perspective on why conspiracy theories in the Black community compel at RaceBaitr. Maybe you just want to read about some aliens and clicked on this article by mistake. That’s OK! Book Riot still has you covered!
