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Conspiracy theories

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

We must all know what to look out for when it comes to bad information
This is what happened when comedian Dom Joly took a flat Earther to the edge of the world
Dom Joly
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

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What are 15-minute cities? The truth behind the conspiracy theory seeping into UK government
street in Oxford with loads of bicycles
15-Minute Cities

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?
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Social media

TikTok is seeking to ban climate misinformation on the app. Will it work?

BetterPod: Jonn Elledge on how to avoid falling for conspiracy theories
Jonn Elledge tells BetterPod about 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
Drag queen Reading
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
Boris Johnson, Jimmy Savile, Keir Starmer
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