Pandemic Paranoia: Misinformation and Conspiracy

This chapter explores the early response to the coronavirus pandemic, revealing how misinformation and conspiracy theories gained traction amid the crisis. With a humorous lens, the discussion links bizarre claims and cultural narratives to real-world events, while critiquing the manipulation of statistics and public perceptions. It highlights the absurdity of race-specific bioweapons theories and the racist misconceptions about China, underscoring the chaotic landscape of conspiracy discourse during the pandemic's onset.