The Simpsons Predict the Future

by V C Thompson

Overview

Are predictions from The Simpsons coincidences or prophecies? Dive into the history behind the conspiracy. Analyze the evidence for and against it. Find out the truth with Conspiracy Theories: DEBUNKED.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781668909430
Publisher:	45th Parallel Press
Publication date:	08/01/2022
Series:	Conspiracy Theories: Debunked
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.25(w) x 9.24(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	560L (what's this?)
Age Range:	7 - 8 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 5

Chapter 1 The Premise 8

Chapter 2 Technology 12

Chapter 3 Ebola Virus 16

Chapter 4 9/11 20

Chapter 5 Donald Trump 24

Chapter 6 The Verdict 29

Try This! 30

Learn More 30

Glossary 31

Index 32

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2022

Gr 5–8—The world is awash in conspiracy theories these days and some are even being prodded along by politicians and celebrities. This helpful series explains how to identify a conspiracy theory and objectively examine it for truth. Each book breaks the conspiracy into supporting arguments and opposing evidence. The final chapter is the VERDICT which brings all the evidence together to rationally debunk the theory. Believers of the theories are not belittled and no judgment is made about them or their beliefs. Within each chapter a section titled "Spotlight" highlights important ideas like blind spots, the Socratic Method, and confirmation bias. While the topic is an important one, there are flaws in the execution. The language can get dry and, while discussing the triangle on the back side of the dollar bill, the author states unequivocally that the founders were Christian and that the triangle is a Christain symbol. The book design is reminiscent of 1984, with retro graphics and simple pages. Vocabulary words are defined on the page and included in the glossary. The books end with suggested activities, an index, a glossary, and further reading. VERDICT Though not without its flaws, this series provides a nuanced examination of conspiracy theories.

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