Researchers use AI – and witchcraft folklore – to map the coronavirus conspiracy theories that have sprung up…
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People Who Believe COVID Conspiracies More Likely to Test Positive, Study Confirms
From early on in the pandemic, conspiracy theories about COVID-19 have spread like wildfire, disseminating vast amounts of misinformation about the virus and vaccines, and tragically costing lives.
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» The All-too-Familiar Art of Pseudo-Argument
When a person is so insecure that every discussion becomes a quest for victory and every disagreement a personal affront, six essential steps come into play in the form of the all-too-familiar pseudo-argument.
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4 Major Music Pop Culture Conspiracy Theories
QAnon Congressional Candidate Farcically Compares Himself to Civil Rights Icon: I’m the ‘Digital Rosa Parks’
“We have all been kicked off the bus!” said conspiracy theorist Ron Watkins, likening his getting booted from social media networks to Parks’ activism…
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Climate change skepticism as a psychological coping strategy – Haltinner – 2018 – Sociology Compass
Abstract This article explores current sociological scholarship on climate skepticism and, drawing on recent literature in social psychology and behavioral science, presents an argument for future …
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Removing Extremist Public Figures From Twitter Can Reduce Toxicity: Study | Science & Tech
New York: Banning right-wing extremists from social media can reduce the spread of anti-social ideas and conspiracy theories, according to a study.The…
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Former French politician charged with terrorism in right-wing plot to attack vaccine centers: report
Former French politician Rémy Daillet-Wiedemann was charged with terrorism in connection with a plot to attack vaccine centers, police…
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Letters: after David Amess’ death, civility in politics is more vital than ever | Politics | The Guardian
Extreme views and catcalling contribute to a debasement of democracy, which feeds into society…
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What Biden is keeping secret in the JFK files
The censored files may offer insights into Cold War covert ops, but don’t expect a smoking gun about the assassination.
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