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How conspiracy theories around JFK fueled the paranoia of US politics today
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How conspiracy theories around JFK fueled the paranoia of US politics today

Author Martin Fitzgerald on the febrile politics of Dallas in 1963 has become the dominant politics of America’s modern age

The truth behind Matt Le Tissier’s fight with Grok over ‘chemtrails’
Debunked

The truth behind Matt Le Tissier’s fight with Grok over ‘chemtrails’

Former Southampton footballer Matt Le Tissier got into a row with an AI chatbot about the chemtrails conspiracy this week. Here’s what the science says

The truth behind the 15-minute cities controversy in Oxford, explained
15-minute cities

The truth behind the 15-minute cities controversy in Oxford, explained

Sharron Davies and Right Said Fred are among the big names warning of 15-minute cities. Big Issue looked at the reality

Flat Earth by Anika Jade Levy review – the state we’re in
Books

Flat Earth by Anika Jade Levy review – the state we’re in

If people don’t trust climate science, how will we ever get them to change their ways?
Climate crisis

If people don’t trust climate science, how will we ever get them to change their ways?

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From fake birds to Andrew Tate: How one group is tackling conspiracy theories in schools
Conspiracy theories

From fake birds to Andrew Tate: How one group is tackling conspiracy theories in schools

Paranoia is back in politics. But today’s conspiracy theories have roots in a strange history
Dan Davison, Sacha Marten

Paranoia is back in politics. But today’s conspiracy theories have roots in a strange history

From conspiracies to deepfakes: Why fake news and misinformation is inevitable in the digital age
James Ball

From conspiracies to deepfakes: Why fake news and misinformation is inevitable in the digital age

This is what happened when comedian Dom Joly took a flat Earther to the edge of the world
Conspiracy theories

This is what happened when comedian Dom Joly took a flat Earther to the edge of the world

The online world is bad for us – it’s official
Paul McNamee

The online world is bad for us – it’s official

Isn’t stretching the truth inevitable in politics? Maybe. But we’ve lost our ability to trust
Daniel Freeman

Isn’t stretching the truth inevitable in politics? Maybe. But we’ve lost our ability to trust

Conspiracy theories are increasingly becoming accepted fact – but science tells the best stories
Robin Ince

Conspiracy theories are increasingly becoming accepted fact – but science tells the best stories

What are 15-minute cities? The truth behind the conspiracy theory seeping into UK government
15-Minute Cities

What are 15-minute cities? The truth behind the conspiracy theory seeping into UK government

BetterPod: Jonn Elledge on how to avoid falling for conspiracy theories
conspiracies

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
Betterpod

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
LGBTQ+ Rights

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
Politics

Starmer accuses Johnson of ‘parroting the conspiracy theories of violent fascists’ with Savile claims

Changemakers 2022: Education
Changemakers 2022

Changemakers 2022: Education

Anti-vaxxers, the Jewish Conspiracy and 6.5 children
Radio

Anti-vaxxers, the Jewish Conspiracy and 6.5 children

Why do we believe conspiracy theories? Our vendor expert explains
Politics

Why do we believe conspiracy theories? Our vendor expert explains