Conspiracy Theories

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Conspiracy Theories

The Italian electoral abstention, and the self-fulfilling conspiracy theory plot

Allegra Brachini -
Many Italian voters are convinced the elites in power don't have their interests in mind - but by opting not to vote, they guarantee their needs aren't considered
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Venezuelan “birtherism”: the nationalistic movement to delegitimise Nicolás Maduro

Gabriel Andrade -
Nicolás Maduro, the former president of Venezuela, has long faced false rumours of his Colombian' birthplace - driven by nationalist politics.
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What the ‘Epstein Files’ tell us about conspiracy theories – and about skeptics

Michael Marshall -
The Epstein files have the internet scouring for dirt on prominent figures. We should take care what we accept at face value – and whom we defend.
Conspiracy Theories

Taylor Swift isn’t “MAGA-coded”, she is a lightning rod for conspiracist grievances

Dave Hahn -
Conspiracy theorising around Taylor Swift being "MAGA-coded" is designed appeal to those who have already decided they dislike the pop megastar.
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How word games and folk etymology feed into fringe beliefs

Mark Horne -
A common thread among pseudoscientists is to purport to tell you what words REALLY mean - except, they're almost always wrong
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Why do people ignore evidence, and what actually changes minds?

Zion Lights -
Evidence alone won't change people's minds – we need to be empathetic, and understanding of who they are and what values they hold
Conspiracy Theories

Phantom Time Hypothesis – the supposedly ‘missing’ fortnight in 1752

Mike Hall -
When the calendar skipped two weeks in 1752, the cause wasn't 'phantom time', but the incompatibility of the Julian and Gregorian calendars
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Predictive Programming: why conspiracists scour pop culture for sinister clues

Dave Hahn -
Predictive programming is the conspiracy theorist's belief that those in power first signal their nefarious intent via films and pop culture to normalise their schemes
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