A study published by the American Psychological Association in the Psychological Bulletin reveals that conspiracy theories are commonly believed by individuals who possess certain personality traits and motivations. The research found that people with traits such as antagonism and paranoia,…[Continue Reading...]
WASHINGTON — A host from Alex Jones' conspiracy theory mongering InfoWars on Friday pleaded guilty to storming the grounds of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Owen Shroyer admitted that he unlawfully entered and remained on restricted grounds during…[Continue Reading...]
The Titanic inspired a tear-jerking blockbuster and expeditions to its watery gravesite -- including a fatal one this week -- but viral TikTok videos peddle a stunning conspiracy theory: the ship never sank. More than a century after it went…[Continue Reading...]
Owen Shroyer, an Infowars host with a history of peddling Pizzagate and other fringe conspiracy theories, is expected to plead guilty to at least one charge related to his participation in the Capitol riot. Shroyer’s change-of-plea hearing is set for…[Continue Reading...]
A film promoting an anti-vaccine conspiracy theory has been accused of helping to drive the harassment of bereaved families. In a rare interview with the BBC, the man behind it says he is "happy" about its influence - and believes…[Continue Reading...]
Two studies in Germany found that endorsement of conspiracy beliefs was linked with higher levels of dispositional anxiety, but not situational anxiety. These individuals were also found to be less tolerant to ambiguity. The research was published in Personality and…[Continue Reading...]
Joaquin Oliver, 17, had been dead for only a few hours when corners of the internet decided the mass shooting in which he was killed hadn’t happened at all or, if it had happened, was a planned attack meant to…[Continue Reading...]
Love them, hate them, read them, believe them — it cannot be denied that conspiracy theories have their place in the pop culture zeitgeist. Experts point out that conspiracy theories tend to flourish during times of unrest, when society is looking…[Continue Reading...]
An anti-vaccine conspiracy theorist has been found guilty of plotting to destroy 5G masts after subscribing to an ideology that they were linked to the Covid-19 vaccine. Christine Grayson discussed “getting rid” of the mobile phone masts with expanding foam…[Continue Reading...]
Dressed in a red devil-horned top hat and latex costume, the performance drew upon popular occult and gothic aesthetics. And it attracted a huge amount of criticism for the supposed promotion of satanic imagery. Conspiracy theorists alleged that the performance…[Continue Reading...]
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