Marianna in Conspiracyland
2. Down The Rabbit Hole
Jun 12, 2023
Marianna Spring investigates conspiracy theory beliefs, focusing on artist Jason Lyasatos and his videos on surveillance and control. They discuss the impact of the pandemic, political frustration, cost of living crisis, and the digital cashless reset theory. The podcast reveals the contrasting beliefs and actions of Jason, including his extreme views towards Jewish people.
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- Jason Lyasatos explores the idea of constant surveillance and control in the conspiracy theory movement, focusing on a digital cashless reset orchestrated by governments and banks.
- The Totnes conspiracy theory movement extends beyond Jason, with the involvement of platforms like the light newspaper that promotes far-right figures, violent rhetoric, and calls for trials and use of force against opposition.
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The Rise of Totnes's Conspiracy Theory Movement
Jason Lyasatos, an artist and key figure in Totnes's conspiracy theory movement, delves into the ideas and beliefs of the movement. His videos, which attract a global audience, focus on the idea of constant surveillance and control. While initially concerned about issues like the cost of living crisis, Jason's views have become more extreme, with talk of a digital cashless reset orchestrated by governments and banks. Although Jason claims to advocate for peaceful change, hate and antisemitism are often intertwined with the conspiracy theories he promotes.
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