Concerned adult shows how conspiracy theories are tearing family apart: ‘Not listening to reason’
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In an era of rampant misinformation and conspiracy theories amplified by social media, one of the most devastating consequences is the strain on personal relationships. Family members are left bewildered by the changes in loved ones, and some turn to Reddit for support.
The subreddit r/QAnonCasualties is a place for those worried about family members being taken in by QAnon, one of the most pervasive conspiracy theories online.
In one discussion, a poster described their frustration with a parent who insisted that the volcanoes in the Cascades mountain range were about to erupt without prior warning.
“I tried to reassure them that volcano eruptions would give strong signs ahead of time. I wonder what the source of this nonsense is,” they wrote.
The comments expressed agreement and the shared frustration of trying to get through to individuals unwilling to listen.
One commented: “And you’re entirely right. Cascade volcanoes can be explosive, but we would absolutely get warning signs. I get so tired as well from people around me not listening to reason about different subjects.”
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