Conspiracy Theories
Conspiracy theories – history, news, commentary, extreme beliefs and the factors that shape them
Another mass shooting in America cites the Great Replacement conspiracy theory as motivation
The Great Replacement - otherwise known as the Kalergi Plan - has been growing in popularity among conspiracist circles, increasingly driving its followers to horrific actions
Nikola Tesla and the cult of the mysterious genius
In the decades since his death, Nikola Tesla has taken on a mythical status among his devoted followers, who attribute to him all manner of groundbreaking - and ultimately suppressed - inventions
Del Bigtree’s Better Way conference seeks to turn Covid conspiracists into full-on anti-vaxxers
Described by some as the "Davos of COVID conspiracy theorists", the Better Way conference clearly had its sights set on undermining confidence in all vaccines
Being Reasonable: what we can learn from people who hold fringe beliefs
When it comes to engaging with fringe beliefs, it's important to remember that people don't change their mind overnight, or based on one conversation
The Russian Game: the conspiracy mongering propaganda techniques designed to stoke division
Many might assume Russian propaganda is a modern phenomenon, but conspiracy theories throughout history have found a helping hand in Moscow.
Q without Q: the devolution theory that sees QAnon believers double down in their delusion
By misinterpreting emergency powers designed for war scenarios, QAnon believers claim Trump is still in power, operating the government behind the scenes
The Catholic Fátima movement’s conspiracy theories over the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Pope Francis recently consecrated Russia and Ukraine in a misguided bid to end the war - to the dissatisfaction of the Fátima movement of Catholic priests
The Anti-Vax Truthpaper: Putting The Light under the spotlight
The Light - the anti-vaccination newspaper started by a prominent flat earther - has increasingly pivoted to spreading far right extremist conspiracy theories