Not long ago, a millennial father of two in the Midwest I interviewed was convinced that many of our elected leaders like to feast on the flesh of children. He feared that the world was at the mercy of a…[Continue Reading...]
Despite overwhelming scientific evidence, some people still believe the Earth is flat. This theory claims that our planet is a disc surrounded by an ice wall (Antarctica). Believers argue that space agencies like NASA are part of a global conspiracy…[Continue Reading...]
Effective conspiracy theories draw in believers by appearing to give a glimpse behind the curtain, of how the world really works, while preserving a sense that even in the modern technological era, there are still mysteries beyond most people’s understanding.…[Continue Reading...]
Conspiracy theories about vaccinations may have contributed to a drop in the number of children being immunised in Scotland, according to a new study. Anti-vax sentiments are commonly spread on social media with ‘misinformation’ around the subject thought to be…[Continue Reading...]
When Jesselyn Cook wrote about the children of QAnon believers as a HuffPost reporter in 2021, she didn’t expect the reaction she would receive ― hundreds upon hundreds of emails from readers, all of who had lived some version of…[Continue Reading...]
Far-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has finally agreed to liquidate his assets to pay the $1.5 billion he owes to some of the families of Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims for defaming them with lies. On Thursday Jones, 50,…[Continue Reading...]
In today’s technologically interconnected world, the ability to concoct and spread conspiracy theories has become easier than ever before. This became evident after the recent assassination attempt on former U.S. president Donald Trump. Millions flocked to social media to share…[Continue Reading...]
When Joel Hill's friend and sister were both seriously ill, and needed medical intervention to stay alive, it threw his world of conspiracy theory beliefs into chaos. Joel, who lives in Sydney, was born into conspiracy theories, in a family…[Continue Reading...]
In The Truth Hurts, a series of VICE documentaries, Bupé Bhima explored the roots and spread of modern conspiracy theories: why they’re dangerous and how they become violent. After conducting extensive research into where conspiracy theories come from, the results…[Continue Reading...]
MPs have been given a guide on how to spot ‘deeply disturbing’ conspiracy theories that are threatening the health of British democracy, Penny Mordaunt said. The Guide for Members of Parliament and Candidates on Conspiracy Theories was published on Tuesday…[Continue Reading...]
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