Splash Biography
MAX WORTHY, ESP Teacher
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Major: Not available. College/Employer: UChicago Year of Graduation: Not available. |
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Brief Biographical Sketch:
Not Available. Past Classes(Clicking a class title will bring you to the course's section of the corresponding course catalog)C1198: That conspiracy theory, tho! in Splash! Fall 2013 (Oct. 05, 2013)
Was the moon landing faked? Are Kanye and Jay-Z illuminati? Are reptiloids from another dimension slowly taking control of our world?
In this discussion-based class, we will attempt to examine the fundamentals of modern conspiracy theories through critical lenses and the tools of skeptics to find out the truth. Moreover, we'll get to the heart of why we believe.
A1247: Crop Circles, the New World Order, and Reptilians: Modern Conspiracy Theories in Cascade! Fall 2013 (Oct. 22, 2013)
Is big foot stalking us in the woods? Is Kanye part of the Illumaniti? Are we really being abducted from our beds every night and being probed by aliens?
In this class, we'll try and answer those questions by looking at them through rational and critical lenses. We'll attempt to figure out where these seemingly fantastical stories come from. Finally, we'll attempt to understand why we are fascinated by them and believe in them in the first place.
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