Dr Philip Seargeant

PMP Magazine Contributor.
Dr Philip Seargeant
2 articles in PMP Magazine

Senior Lecturer, Open University. Teaching language & communication studies, focusing on linguistic creativity, English around the world, and the relationship between language, politics & society.

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What conspiracy theories have in common with fiction — And why it makes them compelling stories.

How conspiracy theories, such as the Crowdstrike theory that Ukraine was behind the attack of the Democratic Party’s server, draw from storytelling techniques. [Read now...]

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Analysis, Brexit, Carole Cadwalladr, Conspiracy Theories, Crowdstrike, Donald Trump, Democrats, Fake News, Impeachment, Leave, Russia, Ukraine, US Politics

Is inflammatory language really a direct threat to the wellbeing of society?

Words can and do have a direct effect on the world, Dr Philip Seargeant writes. [Read now...]

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Analysis, Benn Act, Boris Johnson, Brexit, Brexiters, Lady Hale, No-Deal Brexit, Political Language, UK Politics

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What conspiracy theories have in common with fiction — And why it makes them compelling stories.

Analysis, Brexit, Carole Cadwalladr, Conspiracy Theories, Crowdstrike, Donald Trump, Democrats, Fake News, Impeachment, Leave, Russia, Ukraine, US Politics

Is inflammatory language really a direct threat to the wellbeing of society?

Analysis, Benn Act, Boris Johnson, Brexit, Brexiters, Lady Hale, No-Deal Brexit, Political Language, UK Politics

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— Politics Means Politics™ —