The Psychology of Coronavirus Denial
“Motivated reasoning” is what social scientists call the process of deciding what evidence to accept based on the conclusion one prefers.
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How the 5G Coronavirus Conspiracy Theory Began
In times of crisis, conspiracy theories can spread as fast as a virus.
The Church of QAnon: Will Conspiracy Theories Form the Basis of a New Religious Movement?
Followers of the QAnon movement believe in wild and dangerous conspiracy theories about U.S. President Donald Trump. Now a faction within the movement has been interpreting the Bible through QAnon conspiracies.
‘Plandemic’ and the Seven Traits of Conspiratorial Thinking
There are seven distinctive traits of conspiratorial thinking. “Plandemic” offers textbook examples of them all.
Coronavirus: Conspiracy Theories and Fake Videos Fuel Rise in Islamophobia
Stereotypes fueled by conspiracy theories, memes and fake videos create the perfect climate for the demonization of Muslims.
5G Conspiracy Theories Prosper During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Many countries are witnessing increased numbers of groups warning others about the dangers of 5G.
How Conspiracy Theories Spread Online – It’s Not Just Algorithms
Debate has grown in recent years over the role that social media algorithms play in spreading conspiracy theories and extreme political content online.
Why Pandemics Are the Perfect Environment for Conspiracy Theories to Flourish
The whiff of conspiracy that inevitably seems to trail pandemics is nothing new.
The Origins and Scientific Failings of the COVID-19 ‘Bioweapon’ Conspiracy Theory
The coronavirus responsible for COVID-19 has deadly adaptations that make it perfect for infecting humans. But this is a testament to natural selection, not bioengineering.
The Battle Against Disinformation Is Global
Disinformation-spewing online bots and trolls from halfway around the world are continuing to shape local and national debates by spreading lies online on a massive scale.
Did the CIA Invent the Term ‘Conspiracy Theory’?
One conspiracy theory claims that the CIA invented the term in 1967 to disqualify those who questioned the official version of John F Kennedy’s assassination.
Coronavirus Is a Breeding Ground for Conspiracy Theories
Conspiracy theories that claim powerful actors are plotting something sinister to do with the virus have the potential to be just as dangerous for societies as the outbreak itself.
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Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and their son, Archie, moved away from the royal family to Montecito, California.
Is Jill Biden a Doctor?
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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.
