Every year I am at a loss of what to get my best friend for Christmas. He is a man who really has everything. He likes electronic gadgets but they are usually fairly expensive, and he usually wants something very specific that he ends up buying himself. When I ask him what he wants, he hems and haws and just says, “Nothing, I don’t need anything.” [more inside]
posted by batonthefueltank on Dec 1, 2009 - 46 answers

Is there a resource for finding information about topics popular with conspiracy theorists without catching crazy? [more inside]
posted by lattiboy on Jun 28, 2009 - 11 answers

A while ago I read about an artist, then recently deceased, whose works consisted of the names of entities in popular conspiracy theories connected with graceful arcs (according as they were held to be in cahoots). Maybe it wasn't only conspiracy theories but also more legitimate political connections. I can't find his name or examples of his work online, and I would like to. Only you can help!
posted by kenko on Dec 27, 2008 - 4 answers

I'm looking for books regarding UFOs. Specifically, the history of the UFO and conspiracy theorist subculture. Anyone got pointers? [more inside]
posted by Weebot on Mar 2, 2008 - 14 answers

Does anyone know of any books or articles that look at conspiracy theories from an anthropology of religion or psychology point of view? [more inside]
posted by Sangermaine on Nov 22, 2007 - 6 answers

Google wants to access the phone logs on my BlackBerry. Cancel or allow? [more inside]
posted by pineapple on Aug 22, 2007 - 2 answers

Looking for a satirical chart I saw some years ago of a "Unified Conspiracy Theory". [more inside]
posted by mosk on Feb 2, 2007 - 8 answers

Know any books that treat conspiracy theory as mythology? [more inside]
posted by Bookhouse on Jan 6, 2007 - 21 answers

One of the original Sci-Fi Channel shows. Help me remember the name of it. [more inside]
posted by cog_nate on Feb 28, 2006 - 6 answers