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Conspiracy Theories

The Rothschild family, and the modern conspiracy theory industry

Mike Rothschild -
For 200 years, antisemitic conspiracy theories have centred on one Jewish family in particular: The Rothschilds. A new book, 'Jewish Space Lasers', looks at why that family became a target for conspiracists.
Conspiracy Theories

The Better Way conspiracy conference went all-in on the moral panic around trans people

Aaron Rabinowitz -
Of all the conspiracy theories promoted at last year's Better Way conference, trans moral panic never came up - sadly, this year they rectified that oversight
Conspiracy Theories

Aseem Malhotra’s antivax crusade threatens to undermine trust in doctors – the GMC need to act

Matt Kneale -
The GMC refused to investigate Dr Aseem Malhotra for spreading vaccine misinformation - but a new legal case seeks to challenge their inaction
Conspiracy Theories

The Sound of Freedom: thinking of the children shouldn’t stop us from thinking rationally

Gabriel Andrade -
Our modern concern for children has been exploited by activists and politicians, like the QAnon-adjacent makers of The Sound of Freedom
Conspiracy Theories

It’s almost certainly not true that one in four British people think Covid was a hoax

Michael Marshall -
If we are going to make a dent on conspiracy theories we need to accurately understand how prevalent they are - and avoid scaremongering exaggerations
Climate Change

Matt Le Tissier talks to The Skeptic about Covid, vaccines, 15-minute cities and climate change

Michael Marshall -
The Skeptic editor, Michael Marshall, sat down with former footballer Matt Le Tissier to ask why he has become increasingly vocal in his support for conspiracy theories
Conspiracy Theories

Patience isn’t just a virtue, it’s a crucial part of showing compassion for conspiracy theorists

Michael Marshall -
Continuing to engage hecklers with as much patience and compassion as possible is the only hope we have for reaching people we disagree with
Conspiracy Theories

Central Bank Digital Currencies, and why conspiracists are urging each other to use cash

Mark Horne -
Central Bank Digital Currencies have become the new target of fear from conspiracy theorists, who insist that cash is freedom... but is it?
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