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It turns out that Threads’ recently introduced keyword-searching abilities won’t work for all topics. The app is currently blocking searches for a number of “potentially sensitive” words, including “vaccines,” “covid,” and other variations of words that have previously been linked to misinformation …
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ProfilesRoss Douthat’s Theories of PersuasionAt a time of distrust and polarization, the conservative Times columnist seeks to bridge the worlds of the Christian right and the secular left.By Isaac ChotinerSeptember 11, 2023To be devout “is to be a bit like a conspiracy theorist,” Douthat has …
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Experts at the University of Stirling have taken a deep dive into Covid-19 conspiracy theories in new research that aims to combat digital disinformation or ‘fake news’.Researchers analysed social media posts spanning March to June 2020 – the height of the Covid-19 pandemic – to propose ways …
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An anti-vax protester in New York in 2021 © Redux/eyevineThe Canadian “eco-socialist” Naomi Klein is known for her big-idea books. Her bestselling debut, the anti-corporate No Logo (1999), became a bible for anti-globalisation activists. The Shock Doctrine (2007) critiqued free-market “shock …
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In what may become a regular feature, it’s time to check in on the latest MAGA/Q nuttiness. And certainly, the Maui wildfires, specifically those in the town of Lahaina, have brought out the worst of them. This Facebook post, featured on the ParlerWatch subreddit, features a bunch of conspiracies …
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AbstractThe spread of misinformation transgresses international boundaries, between languages and cultures. This is especially evident in times of global crises such as the Covid-19 pandemic. This study observes misinformation on Twitter in the Japanese and English languages regarding false claims …
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is making waves as a candidate for the Democratic nomination in the United States 2024 Presidential Election. Kennedy is widely known for his anti-vaccine “activism” and his role as the founder of the Children’s Health Defense, a non-profit group campaigning against the safety …
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Experts at the University of Stirling have taken a deep dive into COVID-19 conspiracy theories in new research that aims to combat digital disinformation or ‘fake news’. Researchers analysed social media posts spanning March to June 2020 – the height of the COVID-19 pandemic …
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By Milo Comerford 5th September 2023 In InsightsAcross this GNET Insights miniseries, ISD experts explore the complex intersection of conspiracy theories, violence and extremism. In the second article in the series, ISD Head of Policy & Research Milo Comerford outlines the varied manifestations of …
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On the Shelf Doppelganger: A Trip Into the Mirror World By Naomi KleinFSG: 416 pages, $30If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores. At first Naomi Klein thought it was kind of funny. More and more people were …
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