The Truth is out There

The Earth is far from round, banks lie about our monetary system, the moon landing is fake, Big Pharma makes us sick, climate change is greatly exaggerated, and COVID-19 is a masterstroke on the elite’s chessboard. Official truths are increasingly under scrutiny, and many people are now seeking alternative explanations.

Stereotypically labeled as paranoid and irrational conspiracy theorists, they are derogatorily called “wappies.” But who are these people, really? Why have they turned away from the official narrative? What are their ideas and beliefs? And what fuels their thirst for alternative knowledge?

This unique visual storybook focuses on the quest for truth from eighteen remarkable individuals. Each one represents a theme where the mainstream narrative is contested – from 9/11 and vaccinations to UFOs, mass immigration, and 5G – and they share their knowledge. Through interviews, photography, and their own visual material, you delve into their intriguing lives and thought processes.

With this book, the authors (sociologist Jaron Harambam, designer Roel Vaessen and photographer Marije Kuiper) aim to make a constructive contribution to a polarized societal debate. The title is, above all, an invitation: let yourself be immersed in the wondrous world of these truth-seekers, sharpen your senses, and deepen your convictions to ultimately judge the truth for yourself. The truth is out there.