Tagged: Conspiracy Theories

Featured image: I’ve been talking to conspiracy theorists for 20 years – here are my six rules of engagement

I’ve been talking to conspiracy theorists for 20 years – here are my six rules of engagement - COVID-19

Guest Author • Jul 24, 2020 •

Jovan Byford, The Open University With prospects of a COVID-19 vaccine looking up, attention is also turning to the problem of anti-vax ideas. According to a recent survey, one in six Britons would refuse a COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available. Although vaccine hesitancy is a complex problem with multiple causes, the number of conspiracy theories circulating … Read More

Featured image: Flat Earthers vs climate change sceptics: why conspiracy theorists keep contradicting each other

Flat Earthers vs climate change sceptics: why conspiracy theorists keep contradicting each other - Guest Work

Guest Author • May 22, 2018 •

Gareth Dorrian, Nottingham Trent University and Ian Whittaker, Nottingham Trent University Flat Earthism and the idea that human activity is not responsible for climate change are two of the most prevalent conspiracy theories today. Both have been increasing in popularity since the late 20th century. Currently, 16% of the US population say they doubt … Read More

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Why is one person’s science another’s conspiracy theory? - BioBlog

Alison Campbell • Mar 13, 2018 •

One of the things that’s become quite obvious, in the various anti-vax comments that I’ve followed and responded to on line, is that people with ‘alt’ views have very firm ideas on what constitutes ‘the truth’. And it’s not something that mainstream organisations, authorities, or scienceA are seen as offering. And so (on a new UNICEF New Zealand post) we see: … Read More

Holy Hyperbole Batman!! - Skepticon

Darcy Cowan • May 25, 2011 •

Apparently the Armageddon predicted by Harold Camping is not the only one we have to contend with. Watch out, it’s The Next Armageddon! Did you know that the WHO is not the health promoting organization we think it is but really the most nefarious institution in human history?[1] According to one conspiracy nut[2] the WHO [...] … Read More