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Icke, Roland N.; Redemann, C. Ernst; Wisegarver, Burnett B.; Alles, Gordon A.

doi:10.1002/0471264180.os029.03

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“…She attended sessions without makeup, wearing crop tops that revealed more tattoos on her body. She spoke of new interests and introduced me to David Icke's (2003) Reptilian conspiracy. It seemed like she was monitoring my reactions, and she even made jokes about wearing a kitchen foil hat on her head outside of our sessions to protect herself from radiation.…”

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The Role of Early Trauma in the Formation of Belief in Reptilian Conspiracy Theories: A Psychoanalytic Perspective

Dixon¹

2023

Brit J Psychotherapy

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This paper investigates whether conspiracy theories arising during the COVID‐19 pandemic are linked to early trauma or a specific organization of the mind. Using the Reptilian conspiracy theory as an example, the paper proposes that belief in conspiracy theories can activate unresolved memories of trauma and serve as a mediator between the psyche and intrusive content. Classic psychoanalytic concepts, as well as more modern ideas from Britton and Steiner, are explored to understand the role of early trauma and inner object relations dynamics in the development of Belief in Reptilian Conspiracy Theories (BiCT). The concept of après‐coup is introduced to explain how newer responses to familiar psychic experiences may shape beliefs in conspiracies. Additionally, the paper proposes that belief in conspiracy theories can function as a psychic retreat. Two clinical cases are presented to illustrate these ideas while maintaining anonymity.

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confidence: 99%