User:Annasandri/thesis/2 thesis outline
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►Statement
In my thesis I would like to analyze the connections between fiction and conspiracy theories and what happens when they mutually influence and contribute to construct each other. I would like to approach and investigate this question by building a collection of extracts from literature, fantasy writing, experiences and theories that can help in situating this issue by extrapolating the revealing passages in their plots. I would like to order this elements by employing the structure of the hero's journey or mono-myth in order to unravel and deconstruct conspiracies. The stories collected will each one take the shape of a short passage inside the corresponding chapter. This selected material will also be a link and a resource for the development of the storyline in my graduation project.
►Structure
Introduction
I would like to introduce my thesis by explaining the intention of analyzing the core question through a journey that collects stories, anecdotes, and experiences and why I think is relevant.
I will also introduce the main stories, characters and plots that will appear during the development of the text.
Chapter 1: Departure
Like in the beginning of a story, where the creator introduces the setting and the pre-esisting conditions of the hero, I would like to use this chapter to explore the starting point of a conspiracy: historical precedents, external conditions and internal conditions.
Some possible stories I would like to include in this chapter so far:
1.1 The universe (which other call the library)
[about The Library of Babel by Jorge Luis Borges, networks, information and conspiracies]
1.3 Landing on the moon
[a personal story about why my father believes that the Nasa never made it to the moon]
Chapter 2: Initiation
In this chapter the heroes are supposed to start their journey: they find someone to blame and initiate their battle of good versus bad. In this passage, I will select extracts that prove more clearly the mutuality between fiction and conspiracy theories.
Some possible stories I would like to include in this chapter so far:
2.1 The golden apple of discord
[about Principia Discordia by Greg Hill and Kerry Thornley (File:Principia discordia.pdf) and the manufacturing of a myth]
2.2 Reptiles and Democrats
[about QAnon and Luther Blissett's Q]
Chapter 3: Return
In this last chapter the heroes, who have found bliss and enlightenment in another dimension refuse to come back to their real world. Sometimes they do and have the duty to survive the impact with it.
Some possible stories I would like to include in this chapter so far:
3.1 Oraphim
[about a Pleiadian Starseed working on helping humanity to evolve into a new spiritually advanced civilization]
3.2 Belief and reward: Mark Sargent and the Flat-Earth community
[about the story of the flat earth community guru and YouTuber Mark Sargent]
3.3 Book(s) of revelations and the Great Awakening
[about Q, the bible and the Final Judgement]
Conclusion
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