#39: Help, My Friend is Addicted to QAnon!

Fair warning: this episode is philosophical and theological, and I swerve a bit out of my lane to argue that we should think of cultish-behavior, like engagement with conspiracy theories and evidence-free logic, as an addiction. Thinking about QAnon, or Far-Right Trumpism (or Far-Left conspiracy theories) as addictions allows us to better understand both addiction and the folks who are engaging in these movements. It feels good to know something that others do not, and to figure out a ...

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The Dr. Junkie Show is a podcast hosted by addicted person, convicted criminal, prison educator and college educator Ben Boyce. Topics include drugs and those who use them, media, and communication, along with an overall focus on systems of power.