Conspiracy theory that Hurricane Milton was 'engineered' explained by psychologists
When faced with uncontrollable climate change, people often embrace conspiracy theories to regain a sense of control.
Daniel Jolley
Assistant Professor in Social Psychology, University of Nottingham
Dr Daniel Jolley is an Assistant Professor in Social Psychology at the University of Nottingham. His research delves into the intriguing realm of conspiracy theories, seeking to uncover the reasons behind their widespread appeal. He also strives to understand the social consequences of endorsing conspiracy theories and actively works on developing interventions to mitigate their adverse impact. Passionate about science communication, he has appeared on TV (BBC One Show, BBC News, Sky News), radio (BBC Radio Scotland, TalkRADIO, BBC Five Live), and in print (New York Times, The Guardian, Financial Times). He has also given many public talks on his research (New Scientist Live, Cheltenham Science Festival, Standon Calling).
