Refresher Course: Why Are There so Many Conspiracy Theories?
Researchers say conspiracy beliefs have stayed fairly steady for 50 years, and social media usually strengthens existing views rather than creates new believers.
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Editor's Desk: Many theories, few facts - The Ashcroft
Psssst! Wanna hear how the Elephant Hill wildfire really started? I heard this a few times in 2017, in the wake of the fire that grew to just under 200,000 hectares and destroyed more than 150 structures. Independently of each other, several people approached me to say that the fire had been started by fisherpeople camping by the river; by other campers who lit a fire; by people burning off asparagus patches; by an arsonist who was at work in th…
While the Gironde fire is now under control, and the time has come for reconstruction in the communities affected by the flames, several conspiracy theories are massively shared on social networks. HERE is taking stock this Wednesday.
Declassified Government Programs That Sound Like Conspiracy Theories
Numerous government programs once hidden from the public have been declassified and revealed to be true. The detailed operations sound so extraordinary that they would be dismissed as conspiracy theories if not for official documentation proving their existence. These programs demonstrate that some of the most unbelievable claims about government activities were actually understated versions of what was really happening. MK-Ultra DepositPhotos …
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