Conspiracy Theories

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Conspiracy Theories

Fears of creeping transhumanism give space for overt conspiracism in Gender Critical communities

Aaron Rabinowitz -
In their rush to decry the 'transhumanist agenda', parts of the Gender Critical movement continue to inadvertently launder antisemitic conspiracy theories
Conspiracy Theories

The Overton window of conspiracy theories has shifted toward the extreme – we need to drag it back

Dave Hahn -
When politicians and leaders flirt with conspiracy theories for political gain without suffering political consequences, it shifts the window of acceptable ideas to more extreme positions.
Conspiracy Theories

David Icke and Brian Rose’s four-hour anti-vaxx misinformation marathon

Michael Marshall -
Failed mayoral candidate Brian Rose invited David Icke back to spend four hours spreading dangerous Covid misinformation, enabled by YouTube
Conspiracy Theories

There’s nothing to claims that Covid vaccines cause HIV – but that won’t stop them spreading

Alice Howarth -
The latest viral conspiracy theory about COVID-19 vaccines are that they cause HIV infection - based on misreading scientific articles from two years ago
Alternative Medicine

Medical mistrust: what to do when the evidence isn’t enough

Robyn Lowe -
Evidence alone isn't enough to persuade people that their healthcare professionals have their best interests at heart - we also need to actively listen to people's concerns
Conspiracy Theories

Could any one of us become a conspiracy theorist?

Lorenzo Gagliardi -
As humans, we are all susceptible to the biases that lead some to believe in conspiracy theories, to varying degrees
Conspiracy Theories

MegaAnon vs QAnon: Continuity and cross-pollination

Thiago Vahia Malliagros -
While the MegaAnon and QAnon conspiracy theories were created separately, their ideas quickly cross-pollinated to create a shared universe
Conspiracy Theories

Understanding conspiracy theory tactics: moving the goalposts

Dave Hahn -
When presented with the evidence they've asked for, if someone simply asks for evidence of something else, they're moving the goalposts
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