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New Article: 'The British conspiracy guru building a sovereign micronation in Appalachia.'

  • 1.  New Article: 'The British conspiracy guru building a sovereign micronation in Appalachia.'

    Posted 08-14-2025 12:10
    Dear Colleagues,

    I hope you are keeping well. I am just writing to share my new article, an academic-journalist collaborative investigation into extremist conspiracy influencing 'as a business', co-authored with Alexander Beunder, the latest article has just published this week in Fast Company: 

    'The British conspiracy guru building a sovereign micronation in Appalachia.' 
    A new age influencer known for outlandish theories and extreme views is selling his followers on a refuge from state power. The locals aren't buying it. https://www.fastcompany.com/91358928/the-british-conspiracy-guru-building-a-sovereign-micronation-in-appalachia

    We published this related scholarly chapter last year which you may also find interesting: 
    Beunder, A & Briant, E, L. 'Understanding Conspiracy Theories as a Business The Case of Humanitad' in Briant, E, L & Bakir, V (2024) Routledge Handbook on the Influence Industry, London: Routledge https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9781003256878-15/understanding-conspiracy-theories-business-alexander-beunder-emma-briant?context=ubx&refId=9f816e41-b18c-4073-8f17-596d37cc2e33 

    I hope it proves of interest in your research and teaching.

    Sincerely,
    Emma

    --
    Dr Emma L Briant

    Visiting Associate Professor at Notre Dame University, USA
    Fellow at Bard College, Human Rights Project, USA
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