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Shifting Towards COVID Skepticism
The chapter explores the transition of Russell Brand's content towards COVID skepticism and the impact it had on his audience. It discusses the increase in views and engagement, the changes in commenters' responses, and the shift towards the political right. Additionally, it examines how conspiracy theorists perceive themselves as contrarians and their antagonistic attitude towards mainstream beliefs.