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Social Media and Conspiracy Theories

The role of social media in spreading conspiracy theories, including antisemitic 9/11 theories.

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Jan 12, 2026
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What do aviation authorities say about chemtrail conspiracy theories?

Aviation authorities and mainstream scientific bodies say there is no evidence that the persistent white lines behind high-flying aircraft are secret “chemtrails” dispersing harmful agents; they ident...

Jan 25, 2026
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What role have antisemitic narratives played in shaping alternative explanations for 9/11 across different regions?

were a central strand among the many alternative explanations that sprang up after 9/11, supplying ready-made scapegoats, borrowing motifs from older myths of Jewish world control, and migrating acros...

Jan 7, 2026

How have conspiracy theories about public figures’ private lives (like the Derek Chelsvig claim) spread and been debunked in recent news cycles?

Conspiracy theories about public figures’ private lives spread through a combination of political signaling, social-media virality and technological amplification, and they are countered by journalism...

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