Conspiracy Theories

Conspiracy theories – history, news, commentary, extreme beliefs and the factors that shape them

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Matt Le Tissier talks to The Skeptic about Covid, vaccines, 15-minute cities and climate change

Michael Marshall -
The Skeptic editor, Michael Marshall, sat down with former footballer Matt Le Tissier to ask why he has become increasingly vocal in his support for conspiracy theories
Conspiracy Theories

Patience isn’t just a virtue, it’s a crucial part of showing compassion for conspiracy theorists

Michael Marshall -
Continuing to engage hecklers with as much patience and compassion as possible is the only hope we have for reaching people we disagree with
Conspiracy Theories

Central Bank Digital Currencies, and why conspiracists are urging each other to use cash

Mark Horne -
Central Bank Digital Currencies have become the new target of fear from conspiracy theorists, who insist that cash is freedom... but is it?
Conspiracy Theories

In Turkey, conspiracy theories about the Peace Treaty of Lausanne run riot

Serdar Basegmez -
Conspiracy theories about the Treaty of Lausanne and its implications for Turkish sovereignty are common in Turkey, and are being weaponised by cynical political movements
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As a teacher, I wish I’d handled the conspiracy theorist in my class differently

Brian Montgomery -
How should teachers handle students who begin to bring their conspiracy theories to class? By treating them like any other student in distress, and offering a lifeline
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Hugo Talks – a lot: the prominent conspiracy theorist channel that recently found religion

Mark Horne -
Popular conspiracy channel Hugo Talks has taken a hard pivot into Christianity, but the supposed 'one-world religion' isn't about to be imposed by the UN any time soon
Conspiracy Theories

15 minute cities: the latest big bad of the conspiracy theory ecosystem

Michael Marshall -
Why did 15 minute cities go from a niche town planning proposal to a full-blown paranoia? Because existing conspiracist networks needed their next big fear
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The 10-step guide to sense-checking conspiracy theory claims (take note, Toby Young)

Brian Eggo -
With so much misinformation around (including on websites who think they're being sceptical), it's important to sense-check claims you find online
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