Conspiracy Theories

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

Conspiracy Theories

Nikola Tesla and the cult of the mysterious genius

Mark Horne -
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
Conspiracy Theories

Del Bigtree’s Better Way conference seeks to turn Covid conspiracists into full-on anti-vaxxers

Aaron Rabinowitz -
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
Alternative Medicine

Being Reasonable: what we can learn from people who hold fringe beliefs

Michael Marshall -
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
Conspiracy Theories

The Russian Game: the conspiracy mongering propaganda techniques designed to stoke division

Dave Hahn -
Many might assume Russian propaganda is a modern phenomenon, but conspiracy theories throughout history have found a helping hand in Moscow.
Conspiracy Theories

Q without Q: the devolution theory that sees QAnon believers double down in their delusion

Thiago Vahia Malliagros -
By misinterpreting emergency powers designed for war scenarios, QAnon believers claim Trump is still in power, operating the government behind the scenes
Conspiracy Theories

The Catholic Fátima movement’s conspiracy theories over the Russian invasion of Ukraine

Gabriel Andrade -
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
Conspiracy Theories

The Anti-Vax Truthpaper: Putting The Light under the spotlight

Mark Horne -
The Light - the anti-vaccination newspaper started by a prominent flat earther - has increasingly pivoted to spreading far right extremist conspiracy theories
Conspiracy Theories

Off the Edge: Why so many people came to (wrongly) believe the world is flat

Michael Marshall -
“Off the Edge” by Kelly Weill is an entertaining, informative, and deeply human look at the history of the flat earth movement, and its key figures
1...8910...17Page 9 of 17
- Advertisement -spot_img

The Skeptic Podcast

Latest news

Expert skeptical analysis of pseudoscience, conspiracy theory and claims of the paranormal.

[email protected]

About

Categories

Shop