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A new survey led by Joseph Uscinski, associate professor of political science, revealed that many respondents believe the danger of COVID-19 is exaggerated. People who believe in the conspiracy theory that COVID-19 was created to destroy President Donald Trump’s presidency are predisposed to reject …
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The video lasts just 13 seconds and shows nothing more than the view from a car quietly driving past a hospital entrance. But the person who posted it on Twitter used the footage to sarcastically question reports of “apocalyptic conditions” at Mount Sinai Queens in New York City.That video and …
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Staff at a US-based non-profit have received death threats linked to erroneous claims about its work on digital ID in a case propelled by the tide of misinformation over coronavirus and false accusations against Bill Gates. Dakota Gruener, CEO of New York-based non-profit ID2020, told The New …
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Placeholder while article actions load This is the latest installment of a weekly feature on this blog — lessons from the nonprofit News Literacy Project, which aims to teach students how to distinguish between what’s real and fake in the age of digital communication and a president who routinely …
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Conspiracy theories might be entertaining but they can also be dangerous. Sadly, what often starts off as a bit of fun can turn sour quite quickly – even if it’s laughing about the idea that Rihanna or Katy Perry are part of the Illuminati. We find out how in our latest episode of the Expert guide …
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As the coronavirus pandemic has gathered momentum, so too have explanations for how the outbreak started and what is causing its spread. Among these explanations is a theory that the recent rollout of 5G technology is to blame. Many countries are witnessing increased numbers of groups warning …
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Long before Mark walked in the door of their Chicago home one day last year carrying a machete, Elena knew that their 20-year marriage was coming to an end, thanks to QAnon.It all began with 9/11 conspiracy videos on YouTube. Videos by VICE “I knew he was prone to get hyper-focused on something, …
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How are the origins of the French Revolution connected with Beyoncé, Jay Z and Rihanna? The answer lies with one of the world’s most mysterious – and misunderstood – secret societies, the Illuminati. The strange evolution of the conspiracy theory surrounding this short-lived secret society, mirrors …
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Polls show that most people believe in at least one conspiracy theory. Considering the number of conspiracy theories there are, perhaps this isn’t surprising. But research shows that people who believe in one conspiracy theory are more likely to believe in others. Part two of the Expert guide to …
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Welcome to part one of the Expert guide to conspiracy theories, a new series from The Conversation’s Anthill podcast. Over six episodes we explore why people believe in conspiracy theories, how they spread and how dangerous they are. There are a lot of conspiracy theories out there. Some are …
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