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Disinformation Tactics

Use of dramatic footage and unfounded claims to create viral narratives

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Jan 13, 2026
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How do disinformation and astroturfing tactics work in far-right movements and could they apply to Fuentes?

Disinformation and astroturfing on the far right combine emotional, meme-driven messaging with coordinated amplification tactics—fake or single-purpose accounts, engagement farms, and rapid early boos...

Jan 16, 2026

What psychological and social factors make people believe in global conspiracy theories?

Belief in global conspiracy theories is driven by an interplay of psychological needs—fear, a craving for control, cognitive style and personality—and social forces such as institutional mistrust, pol...

Jan 5, 2026

Have any reputable news outlets or fact-checkers debunked claims about Brigitte Macron's gender?

Reputable news organisations and fact‑checkers have repeatedly debunked the long‑running conspiracy that France’s first lady Brigitte Macron was born male, and a Paris court has convicted people for s...

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