Conspiracy theories
The online world is bad for us – it’s official![](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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The online world is bad for us – it’s official
The internet has brought mass paranoia and an increase in mental health disorders. Perhaps it’s time we all logged off
Isn’t stretching the truth inevitable in politics? Maybe. But we’ve lost our ability to trust![](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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Isn’t stretching the truth inevitable in politics? Maybe. But we’ve lost our ability to trust
Our society is being undermined by a decline in trust, caused by online discourse that fuels paranoia
Conspiracy theories are increasingly becoming accepted fact – but science tells the best stories![](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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Conspiracy theories are increasingly becoming accepted fact – but science tells the best stories
Encounters on a train brought home how conspiracy theories are increasingly becoming accepted fact
What are 15-minute cities? The truth behind the conspiracy theory seeping into UK government
What are 15-minute cities? The truth behind the conspiracy theory seeping into UK government
TikTok is seeking to ban climate misinformation on the app. Will it work?
TikTok is seeking to ban climate misinformation on the app. Will it work?
BetterPod: Jonn Elledge on how to avoid falling for conspiracy theories![](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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BetterPod: Jonn Elledge on how to avoid falling for conspiracy theories
We’re at a high point for conspiracy theories. Here’s how to stay sane![](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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We’re at a high point for conspiracy theories. Here’s how to stay sane
Anti-LGBTQ+ protesters targeted a drag queen at a children’s storytime event in the UK![](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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Anti-LGBTQ+ protesters targeted a drag queen at a children’s storytime event in the UK
Starmer accuses Johnson of ‘parroting the conspiracy theories of violent fascists’ with Savile claims![](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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Starmer accuses Johnson of ‘parroting the conspiracy theories of violent fascists’ with Savile claims
Anti-vaxxers, the Jewish Conspiracy and 6.5 children![](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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Anti-vaxxers, the Jewish Conspiracy and 6.5 children
Why do we believe conspiracy theories? Our vendor expert explains![](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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