MetaConspiracy 2/2 A Brief History Of The Grand Conspiracy Myth

Welcome to Some Dare Call It Conspiracy! Shortly after emerging from the rabbit hole in 2018, our host Brent Lee had some big questions to answer. Why did this happen? Why did he believe any of it? And where did this idea even come from? Who started the rumour mill? How did it manifest through the years? This is a brief history of the grand conspiracy myth. In this two parter, Brent Lee explores: Abbe Barruel, John Robison, Illuminati, Freemasons, The Simonini letter, Protocols of the Learned Elders of Zion, Satanic Palladist Freemasons, Leo Taxil Hoax, Nesta Helen Webster, Illuminati Communists, British Fascism, John Birch Society, Robert Welch, Alex Jones, David Icke, William Cooper and Jordan Maxwell. Unveiling the Origins of the Grand Conspiracy Myth: A Historical Perspective Exploring the Influential Figures and Movement That Shaped Modern Conspiracy Theories Section 1: Illuminati and Freemason Conspiracy Origins - In the podcast, Brent Lee delves into the origins of the Illuminati and Freemason conspiracy myths, tracing their historical roots and how they gave birth to the antisemitic and satanic grand conspiracy theories that still dominate today's conspiracy movements. This foundational understanding sets the stage for the emergence of influential figures and movements that propelled the grand conspiracy myth forward. Section 2: Nesta Helen Webster and the Resurrection of Conspiracism - The discussion shifts to early 20th century Britain, a period dubbed as the Downton Abbey era, where Nesta Helen Webster, a British author and outspoken feminist, enters the narrative. Interestingly, Webster's conviction of being the reincarnation of the French countess of Saban and her deep interest in the French Revolution set the backdrop for her later contributions to conspiracist literature. In her books, she resurrected reactionary conspiracism by linking the orchestrators of the French Revolution to the events following World War I, worker revolutions in Europe and Russia, and the rise of global communism. It's revealed that her ideas were even embraced and endorsed by prominent figures such as Winston Churchill, reflecting the widespread influence of her conspiratorial beliefs. Section 3: The John Birch Society and Robert Welch, Jr. - The narrative takes a turn towards the early to mid-20th century American milieu, where the John Birch Society, founded by Robert Welch, Jr., emerged as a highly influential group perpetuating conspiracy theories. Welch's meeting in 1958, attended by notable figures like Fred Koch and Revelo P. Oliver, laid the groundwork for the society's mission to expose and combat the grand conspiracy. Welch's compelling narrative of a global conspiracy orchestrated by the "insiders" resonated with his audience and propelled the society's rapid growth to 60,000-100,000 members nationwide. Section 4: Influence of the John Birch Society and Modern Conspiracy Theories - Brent Lee discusses the impact of the John Birch Society, highlighting its members' infiltration into various spheres of society, including local government and parent-teacher associations. The dissemination of conspiracy-based literature and the propagation of theories linking the United Nations to a new world order and alleging sinister plots involving the civil rights movement, fluoride, and influential groups such as the Council on Foreign Relations and the Bilderberg Group, shed light on the society's enduring impact. Section 5: Legacy and Modern Echoes of the Grand Conspiracy Myth - The podcast concludes by drawing a parallel between the grand conspiracy myth propagated by figures like Nesta Helen Webster and the John Birch Society and its modern echoes seen in the works of contemporary conspiracy theorists like Jordan Maxwell, William Cooper, Alex Jones, and David...