Friday, June 27
1:00pm - 1:45pm
Jailbreaking the Red-Pilled Mind: How Humanists Can Reclaim America from Conspiracies
Why are so many people falling for conspiracy theories—and what can we do about it? In this honest, funny, and deeply human talk, Coleman Watts (creator of the YouTube show Think This Through) unpacks how conspiracy culture pulls people in—and how we, as humanists, can help pull them back out. Drawing from his own journey through the red-pill rabbit hole and back to reality, Coleman makes the case that with empathy, better stories, and a little courage, we can jailbreak our friends, families, and communities—and move America toward sanity, compassion, and truth.
Speaker
Coleman Watts
Coleman Watts is the host of Think This Through on YouTube. He entertains audiences while promoting critical thinking and debunking misinformation. Coleman has a soft spot for conspiracy theorists, because he used to be one. Ten years ago he was a fully red-pilled believer in pseudoscience and conspiracy theories. After emerging from that rabbit hole he's dedicated himself to helping others avoid the same fate.