How 5G and COVID-19 conspiracies merged – The Signal

Conspiracy theories about 5G have been around for years now.

But since the start of the pandemic, a new one has emerged, and it’s spread like wildfire: that 5G technology either started or has helped to spread COVID-19.

Today on The Signal we explore the shady origins of the latest 5G conspiracy theory.

We ask where this misinformation came from, and who benefits from its spread.

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Sean Nicholls, Reporter, ABC TV 4 Corners

Michael Lyon, Greens councillor, Byron Shire

Naomi Cook, Spokeswoman, Australians for Safe Technology

Paul Fletcher, Minister for Communications, Cyber Safety and the Arts

Axel Bruns, Professor, Digital Media Research Centre, Queensland University of Technology

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