When rationalism is under attack, the sequence of cause and effect—the very foundation of logic and our ability to dialogue and make collective decisions as a society—is also under attack. In a deeply democratic context, conscious citizens are required, with knowledge of the achievements of our civilization, with the developed ability to evaluate various data, and to filter out numerous elements of misinformation that, with modern technology, are easily disseminated and reproduced. 

A society dominated by a distorted perception of reality, by conspiratorial interpretations of history and social processes, a society without stable cognitive bases to reach acceptable political plans through dialogue, is easily directed and manipulated. 

This book was written to support the effort to rally rational thought against irrationalism, logic against illogic. Fifteen Greek scientists, each in their field of expertise, present the ten most widespread conspiracy theories and pseudoscientific views.

Briefly but methodically, the contradictions they contain are highlighted, and an attempt is made to deconstruct them with logical arguments and scientific data. Despite the rich scientific literature available on this topic, this edition gathers and addresses, in a coherent and comprehensive manner, the conspiracy theories and views with the greatest impact, aiming to offer readers a complete and well-documented approach.