In his review of the Umberto Eco's new book, David Bell does a grand tour of fictional and "real" conspiracy theories. It is a great read, both humorous and scathingly critical of the magical thinking that spawns elaborate plot theories. One can infer a lot about what fuels believers from Bell's perceptive review of 'The Prague Cemetery.'
Doubtless some of OEN's most prolific comment writers will take offense. |