Conspiracy Theories May Seem Irrational – But They Fulfill a Basic Human Need
Many irrational beliefs are attempts to protect mental health by responding to the human need for control, understanding and belonging.
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JFK-Oswald Conspiracy Theory Debunked in Mexico?
Several JFK assassination experts see Mexico as the best place to find answers regarding a possible conspiracy and who was behind it.
‘Film Your Hospital’ – The Anatomy of a COVID-19 Conspiracy Theory
The #FilmYourHospital movement encouraged people to record videos of themselves in seemingly empty, or less-than-crowded, hospitals to prove the pandemic is a hoax.
Grannies Are Spreading QAnon Conspiracy Theory Memes on Facebook
The depth of interest needed to comment and then share a political idea on Facebook will trigger more of the same and, potentially, take the user through increasing levels of radicalization.
Why the ‘Protocols of the Elders of Zion’ Is Still Pushed by Anti-Semites
An anti-Semitic hoax more than a century old reared its ugly head again as the Republican National Convention was underway.
Qurious About QAnon? Get the Facts About This Dangerous Conspiracy Theory
Take note, voters: A nebulous batch of ludicrous rumors that grew into a kind of stealth internet game is now playing a visible part in the 2020 U.S. elections.
Political Trolls Adapt, Create Material to Deceive and Confuse the Public
Russian-sponsored Twitter trolls, who so aggressively exploited social media to influence the 2016 U.S. presidential election, didn’t stop when Donald Trump was elected president.
In Pizza We Trust? How Some T-Shirts Got (Falsely) Linked to Pedophilia
The internet continued to serve reheated pizzagate conspiracy theories in 2020.
Disinformation Campaigns Are Murky Blends of Truth, Lies and Sincere Beliefs
Though disinformation does serve an agenda, it is often camouflaged in facts and advanced by innocent and often well-meaning individuals.
Six Rules of Engagement for Conspiracy Theorists
Simply laying out evidence or pointing out logical contradictions in a conspiracist's argument is seldom enough, because conspiracy theories are, by definition, irrefutable.
Shooting at Federal Judge’s Home Sparks Conspiracy Theories
After U.S. District Judge Esther Salas' son was killed in an attack on her home, observers zoomed in on a familiar name among her caseload.
Rumors Swirl About Antifa, Gettysburg, and July Fourth … Again
Rumors about antifa plotting violence have coincided with the month of July and Gettysburg before.
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Is Olive Garden Going Out of Business?
An online ad promoting a list of restaurants closing in 2020 may have stopped breadstick-lovers in their tracks.
The Royal Family is ‘Cringing at Meghan Markle’s Net Worth’?
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and their son, Archie, moved away from the royal family to Montecito, California.
Is Jill Biden a Doctor?
It is not uncommon for those with doctoral degrees to use the title, “Dr.”
Did Trump Designate Christmas Eve 2020 a Federal Holiday?
The order allegedly excused all federal employees from duty on the day before Christmas Day.
Was Adolf Hitler Named ‘Man of the Year’ by TIME Magazine in 1938?
TIME's choices for Person of the Year are often controversial.
