Conspiracy Theories and Anti-Corporate Sentiments

This chapter examines the discourse within the R/Conspiracy subreddit, focusing on anti-corporate and anti-capitalist sentiments expressed in user comments. It analyzes various high-performing posts on topics like foreign aid, undercover police, and symbolic interpretations of the Statue of Liberty, revealing the community's engagement with conspiratorial thinking. The chapter reflects on a shift towards class-conscious conspiracy theories and explores coded language, all while emphasizing the unique depth of conversations on Reddit.