Maintenance Phase COVID Conspiracies
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Mar 7, 2024 Exploring COVID-related conspiracy theories, misinformation about ibuprofen and ivermectin, challenges in peer review, misuse of ivermectin in emergency rooms, controversy of hydroxychloroquine, deceptive practices in the crypto world, online anti-Semitic rhetoric, debunking vitamin D craze, wellness industry myths
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Hiatus and Illness
- Aubrey Gordon and Michael Hobbs planned an RFK Jr. episode but took a hiatus after their Ozempic episode.
- Gordon's severe flu further delayed their return, causing RFK Jr. to luckily fall out of the news cycle.
Conspiracy Speed
- COVID-19 conspiracies emerged rapidly after the first published report.
- Within one month, theories like lab leaks and bioweapons were already circulating, including a false claim about Canada's involvement.
Misinformation Belief
- During the pandemic's early stages, even intelligent people believed misinformation.
- One example involved a false claim that holding your breath for 15 seconds could indicate COVID-19 status.