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They’ve garnered considerable media coverage of late, but conspiracy theories are nothing new: they’ve grabbed people’s attention throughout history. Residents of ancient Rome spread conspiracy theories by scratching graffiti on the city walls. In 1307, medieval French King Philip the Fair used …
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The influence of social media on society has been a topic of controversy since its inception.It’s estimated over three billion people use social media worldwide with about 70% of Americans believed to use at least one platform.That reach has sparked even more worry in recent weeks as the use of …
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USC Dornsife scholars join international experts at a two-day meeting to discuss conspiracy theories and draw comparisons between today’s, such as QAnon, and those of the Middle Ages. [4¾ min read] The powerful Knights Templar were burned at the stake in 1307, victims of a medieval conspiracy …
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IMAGE: Loukas Balafoutas is Professor of Experimental Economics at the Department of Public Finance. view more Credit: Axel Springer Not least because of the COVID-19 pandemic, conspiracy theories are more topical than ever. They are reported and discussed in almost all media and communication …
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Conspiracy theories are more topical than ever. But what influence do they have on our behavior? Scientists led by behavioral economist Loukas Balafoutas investigated this question in a recently published study. The result: We don’t need to believe in conspiracy theories for them to have an impact …
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Some people believe the most extraordinary things. Earth is flat, and airplane GPS is rigged to fool pilots into thinking otherwise. COVID-19 vaccines are a pretext to inject thought-controlling microchips into us all. The true president of the United States is Donald Trump; his inauguration will …
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The man who blew himself up inside his recreational vehicle in a Christmas Day bombing in Nashville was grappling with paranoia and eccentric conspiracy theories, but there are no indications he was motivated by social or political ideology, the FBI said Monday in closing out the investigation into …
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Broadcaster and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones said it was a “form of psychosis” that caused him to believe certain events — like the Sandy Hook massacre — were staged. CNN’s Randi Kaye digs deeper. TownNews.com Content Exchange TownNews.com Content Exchange
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The claim: U.S. Navy SEALs acting under the direction of former President Donald Trump arrested former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Former Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton is the target of a conspiracy theory that claims she was arrested in New York by Navy SEALs acting on …
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Though podcasting has emerged as a home for conspiracy theorists looking for a way to escape moderation on social media platforms, there’s also a growing body of podcasts that are fighting disinformation by dismantling falsehoods and explaining how to avoid being fooled by it in the first place. …
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