Please join us for this month's Coffee With the Curator presentation, "Is Conspiracy Witchcraft? Comparing Belief in Conspiracies with Concepts of the Occult," presented by Dr. Kartikeya Saboo!

In his presentation, Dr. Kartikeya Saboo will explore the structure of conspiracy theories and compare them to the structure of the theories of the occult. It will provide a historical and anthropological overview of the phenomenon of witchcraft, and invite attendees to reflect on the political realities of today.

About the Speaker:

Born and raised in India, Dr. Kartikeya Saboo began his professional career working on financial inclusion for the poorest of the poor in India. His work was reported in a NY Times Bestseller and led to change in national policy. Then he conducted research on the impact of the financial crisis and recession in Newark, New Jersey for his Ph.D. He is a political and psychological anthropologist, and came to Wichita State University via teaching and research stints at Rutgers Center for Race and Ethnicity and The City College, New York.  

Choose from three ways to join the presentation:

• In-person: Join us at the Museum for Dr. Saboo's live, in-person presentation! Face coverings and social distancing will be required while in the Museum. No need to register — simply walk in! Coffee and tea, generously provided by The Spice Merchant - Wichita's Gourmet Coffee & Tea Roaster, and pre-packaged refreshments provided.
• Virtually via Zoom (free for Members with discount code)
• Virtually via YouTube Livestream (free for Members with discount code)

***Please stay tuned for a virtual registration link!***

For those who sign up virtually: Everything you need to tune in will be sent to you in a follow-up email after registration is complete.

Admission: $4 for nonmembers, Members are free!

This program is in partnership with Humanities Kansas’ Humanities Hotline. Call 1-888-416-2018 any time to hear short history stories with different topics every month!